The best hotels in Goa

"Hotels in North GoaStay in Goa's vibrant north to be close to the party spots, new cafés and happening events. This area is home to the most popular beaches in Goa-Baga, Vagator, Candolim, Calangute, and Morjim-dotted with shacks, and offering water sports and adventure activities. Stay here for the flea markets, historic forts, nightlife and happenings bars, the live gigs and a variety of food."

"This depends on what kind of trip you're looking for. North Goa typically sees more tourist crowds and consists of neighbourhoods like Panaji, Assagao, Anjuna, Baga and Calangute, which are home to several buzzing restaurants and bars. While beaches like Baga and Calangute are typically full of tourists, North Goa does have less crowded beaches such as Mandrem, Ashwem and Morjim. If you would prefer to steer clear of large tourist crowds, South Goa is a quieter option, with beaches like Palolem, Varca and Colva."

"Is monsoon a good time to visit Goa? Monsoon is an underrated time to visit Goa and is best for folks with a sense of adventure and a love for the unmanicured outdoors. Monsoon brings beautiful waterfalls and lush greenery to the Western Ghats. You can trek through forests to find natural pools and falls, hike through the thriving forest of Mollem National Park, take rainy boat rides in the mangroves and enjoy seasonal seafood and vegetable preparations beyond recheado and cafreal."

North Goa offers vibrant nightlife, popular beaches (Baga, Vagator, Candolim, Calangute, Morjim) with shacks, water sports, flea markets, historic forts and live music. Panaji operates as a business and cultural hub with urban conveniences. North Goa includes busy neighbourhoods like Assagao and Anjuna but also less crowded beaches such as Mandrem and Ashwem. South Goa provides a quieter, scenic alternative with beaches like Palolem, Varca and Colva. Monsoon enhances the landscape with waterfalls and lush Western Ghats greenery, enabling trekking, forest hikes in Mollem National Park, mangrove boat rides and seasonal seafood and vegetable dishes.

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