Amazing and enticing, dirty and frantic, washed by the Indian Ocean and trampled by thousands of cows, North Goa is perhaps one of the most ambiguous places in India..For many, half of this Indian state has long ago become a branch of a native apartment or cottage - here they come to "winter" with children and older, enrolling in Russian kindergartens and schools .Someone even remains forever .Others will turn their noses after their first acquaintance, calling North Goa a dingy and little-sympathetic place .In principle, both are right .The beaches of this extended resort state can not be called the cleanest in Southeast Asia, the sea is not the most azure, and the infrastructure development and cleanliness of the streets "fall" very much, it is hardly possible to go beyond the resort village .However, there is something in Goa .Perhaps this is the very spirit of freedom, some wild wildness unfolding here, suddenly a hippy mood surfaced from the depths of the subconsciousness .Of course, the contingent of vacationers in Goa is corresponding to .They are fans of all kinds of trans-party on the beach, dancing before dawn, riding a scooter along narrow roadsides, fighting huge cockroaches and yourself for the right not to wash your head for two weeks .The strongest win in both battles: the cockroaches proudly and slowly leaving the limits of your bathroom, and I-goa, who spits on all the rules of hygiene, coming off to the full in this endless extravaganza of sunsets and parties..
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Resorts of North Goa
Tiracol (Tiracol) - the northernmost beach of Goa, so still untouched by civilization. Over the deserted beach towers Fort Tirakol, now - the Hotel Heritage. Here, and even in Arambol and Morjim go lovers of peace and solitude.
In Arambol (Arambol), too, there is no lively traffic, but there is a long beach and many cozy cafes on the coast, where ethnic concerts are held in the evenings. The sand there is soft and white, and the road to the beach is surrounded by huts of local residents who sell souvenirs and clothes.
Morjim is called a "Russian village", and quite deservedly: about 80% of tourists here are from Russia. Indian traders here diligently replenish their lexicon with Russian words "look", "how are you", "cheap" and "buy an elephant". Employees of beach cafes know who Yegor Titov is, the head of the local police comes to the opening of the Russian restaurant, and in the menu it is clearly and in Russian written: "pancakes, borsch, dumplings."
Anjuna is the real center of Goa's life. The most famous night clubs "Dolce Vita" and "Paradise" are open there, the busiest beach operates and on Wednesdays the most popular in the resort is the flea market "Anjuna Market" where you can buy Indian souvenirs, clothes, silver and much more. Next door is Vagator Beach - not as "Shebutnaya" and as loud as your neighbor, but you can not get bored there.
Calangute, formerly the local "capital" of the hippies, is gradually becoming the center of attraction for ordinary commercial tourists. This beach can not be called the best, besides many will find it too crowded and noisy, but here tourists will not have problems with accommodation and meals.
Candolim attracts by its respectability and calmer, in comparison with the Calangute, the atmosphere. You can even say that it is more like southern beaches. There even built two quality hotel chain Taj Group. The lack of a beach is quite a steep descent to the water.
Sinquerim is popular with foreigners: it is spacious and not too crowded on it. The minus is the same as that of Candolim - a steep descent to the water.
Mandrem is a small picturesque village in the northern part of Goa, located between two beaches of Aschwem and Arambol, considered one of the best on the north coast.
- North or South Goa is better to choose for resting
Hotels in North Goa
Hotels on the North Goa coast are inexpensive and unpretentious. As a rule, stand close to each other, most of them belong to the category of two or three "stars". It is customary to rent houses. Rent a good stone house for 10 people, of five rooms with living room and kitchen will cost about 700 EUR per month for the whole house (winter 2010 prices), and this is not the most economical option. However, the best houses are chosen already in August, arrive and agree on a lease for winter time.
Beaches
Beaches of North Goa - from the dark gray volcanic sand. They stretch from south to north, from Fort Aguada to the border of Maharashtra almost continuous 30-kilometer strip.
Trans-party and parties in North Goa
In terms of leisure Goa is famous primarily for its "trans-party" - club parties with local psychedelic flavor. Among the most popular clubs are Hilltop and 9Bar in Vagator, Curlie's and Shiva Valley in Anjuna and West End Club in Saligao.
Hilltop is the place of the biggest and steepest parties: a powerful sound, a large space under the canopy of fluorescent palms and just 50 INR per entrance. Parties are usually held on Sundays (but sometimes on Fridays and Saturdays), from 16:00 to 22:00.
9Bar - a cult place for the pioneers of hippies, who once opened Goa to the general public, and today visit places of military glory in the company of offspring. Party time - from 17:00 to 22:00.
Fashion parties, cozy chill out and delicious food - all this Curlie's on the southern part of Anjuna beach. As a rule, all the get-togethers are gathered here, as well as in the Shiva Valley on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The fun ends at about 22:00.
But West End, on the contrary, receives the audience from 20:00 until the morning. The local trance can be classified as "harsh", so this place is more for hardy connoisseurs than for a loitering audience. And the entrance by local standards is not cheap: 400-600 INR.
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