Goa

India's smallest state, and far more varied than its party reputation — old Portuguese quarters, quiet southern beaches, spice farms and river islands.

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A near-empty palm-lined beach in south Goa in soft morning light

Goa

The Quiet Side of Goa: Places Beyond the Usual Beach Circuit

Most first trips to Goa stay on a short stretch of the north coast. Push a little further and the state slows right down.

Fishing boats pulled up on a wide empty beach beside a small coastal village

Goa

Six Quiet Beach Towns for a Slower Holiday

Not resorts — working coastal towns with enough of a guest scene to be comfortable and not so much that they have lost the plot.