Central Goa Holidays

Central Goa: Introduction

Central Goa offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. From the cuisine, shopping, historic significance, architecture and natural landscape, a Central Goa holiday is a fantastic destination for thrill seekers and families alike providing a gateway to Goa, North Goa, and South Goa. Central Goa is all about “culture, scenery and vibrancy” and located between the Zuari and Madovi Rivers. Panaji, often referred to by its original name Panjim, is the state’s capital and this self-confessed lazy-paced hub could be the perfect destination for your next Christmas break from the UK winter.

Reasons to visit
Goa holidays are hot and are wonderful for sun lovers and that alone could be a bigger enough reason for a holiday to central Goa. However, Panaji’s city centre, spectacular views and holiday paced lifestyle make it a fantastically different foreign retreat. The spice plantations and temples surrounding the city are worth a visit and the wildlife sanctuaries are sure to steal your heart. There are a variety of untouched islands to explore, as well as immense waterfalls, a hidden forest temple, to name but a few, one thing is for sure, there are many reasons to make a cheap Central Goa holiday your next destination.

Things to see and do
Vainguinim Beach is undoubtedly one of the essential stops on any Central Goa holiday. With a range of water sports, a diving centre and more sun than you will know what to do with, it’s the perfect destination for a true beach holiday. For visitors who would like to explore more of the significant historic sites on the Central Goa holiday, the Island of Divar should be at the top of your list. The island is easily reachable and is a famous site of Hindu pilgrimage, and host to a number of significant temples ruins.

Kids Attractions
Central Goa offers a wide range of activities for you to enjoy as a family, and they’re mostly focussed around the amazing natural landscapes and animals that live in them. From sightseeing in Old Goa to one of the numerous museums on offer, Central Goa is a great destination for the entire family.

Weather
Travellers enjoying a cheap Central Goa holiday can look forward to a hot climate with average annual temperatures ranging from 29°C in July to 33°C in December. June through to September sees the annual rainy season with rainfall that varies from 263mmin September to a staggering 923mm in July, which isn’t the most popular time for a holiday to Central Goa.