Entertainment in Goa
Foreign tourists find Goa irresistible and keep coming back for the
sun, the sand and the nightlife. Domestic tourists, on the other
hand, focus on other things to do. Goa offers diverse choices to
every kind of tourist.
From the traditional to the modern, Goa has many hues. It is part
rustic village, part overcrowded and overgrown town, and part a
hedonistic wild partying zone especially along the North Goa coast.
In recent years, a new crop of discos has sprung up all over Goa.
Some like Tito's and Club Cubana draw huge crowds, largely tourists.
Other clubs and discos are listed below.
Many restaurants and hotels offer entertainment. Sightseeing options
are growing, with trips available to spice farms and scenic boat
cruises (including a full moon cruise).
Boats can be chartered out and apart from a cruise along Goa's
backwaters, there are new cycle tours or trips on a house boat. Goa
Tourism Development Corporation conducts a traditional tour and a
pilgrim tour for those interested in these specific themes.
DISCOS, NIGHTCLUBS AND PUBS
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Tito's
Tito's describes itself as 'Goa's infamous clubbing destination' and
is where much of the party crowd heads. Tito's offers live
entertainment every night at its outdoor restaurant. These include
live fire performers, magicians, dancers and musicians. Monday is
hip-hop night, Tuesday and Wednesday ladies night, Thursday goes to
retro mania, Friday is theme night, and then comes 'funky' Saturday
and 'sensational' Sunday. Tito's Lane, Sauntavaddo, Baga-Calangute
Road, Bardez
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Mambo's
Mambo's hosts a hip-hop night on
Mondays; Lasker-house on Tuesdays;
guest DJ/ladies night on Wednesdays; live
performances on Thursdays; theme night
on Fridays; and pure house on Saturdays.
Sauntavaddo, Baga
Open: Daily 10pm-4am, during season
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Club Cubana
Club Cubana calls itself the 'night club in the sky'. Others call it
a 'playboy mansion' perched on top of a hill that looks over Anjuna
and the sea. It includes a huge pool, four bars, an indoor dance
floor and a pizza bar. Entry is Rs 500 to 1,000 per couple (stag
entry not allowed) and local drinks are unlimited. Arpora Hill,
Bardez
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Club Margarita
The club is a good place to groove and let your hair down. It is
open on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm onwards. Goldfield Apts,
Colva Open: 9pm onwards
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Club Venom
Located in South Goa, this club hosts international artists and DJs.
Colva (near the beach)
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Club Blue
This trendy club is open every day from
9pm till the wee hours of the morning
and is a very popular destination for
locals and tourists,
La Calypso Hotel, Saunta Vaddd,
Calangute
Open: 9pm onwards
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Club West End
This is open during the tourist season
and has an open-air bar and dance
floor. The Trance nights on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays are very popular
with the crowd.
Mollembhat, Saligao, off the CHOGM
Road, on the road between Porvorim
and Calangute, at the Saligao-Sangolda
border
Open: 8pm onwards
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Ozone
This upmarket place includes a designer bar and a trendy nightspot.
It promises a state-of-the-art music system, music from prominent
bands and complimentary couple entry for hotel guests under some
packages (except on Saturdays). The Mariott, PO Box 64, Miramar
Panjim Open.- 7pm-2am
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Vanilla Lounge Bar
This bar features a live band on
Wednesdays, regular lounge on
Thursdays, hip-hop night on Fridays and
retro music on Saturdays.
Near Xavier's Beach Resort at Candolim
Open: Wed-Sun, 7pm onwards
CINEMA
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INOX
Developed on an area of 40,000 square feet along the riverfront at
Campal, INOX was launched in 2004. The four-screen multiplex has a
total capacity of 1,272 seats and uses quality projection, sound.
screen and the latest technology. INOX Leisure Ltd., Old GMC
Heritage Precinct, DB Road, Campal, Panjim
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Osia
This is located in Margao and has two
screening halls.
Osia Commercial Arcade.
SGPDA Market Complex, Near KTC Bus
Stand, Margao
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Moving Images Film Club
This holds screenings of alternative and
classic films. The club has regular screenings for
members, usually every fortnight.
4C/FI-2 Model's Millennium Vistas,
Caranzalem
MUSEUMS
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Houses of Goa
Run by noted architect Gerard da Cunha, this is an attempt to
document the unique architecture of Goa. It houses artefacts and
antique pieces. Torda, Salvador do Mundo
Open: Tue-Sun, 10am-7.30pm
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The Goa State Museum
At present the museum has a collection
of about 8,000 objects including stone
sculptures, wooden objects, bronzes,
paintings, manuscripts, a numismatic
collection, anthropological objects and
clay models.
Goa State Museum. EDC Complex,
Pato, Panjim
Open: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm
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The Xavier Centre of Historical Research's Xavier Xandev Museum
This museum has a gallery of Christian art, religious artefacts,
Indian Christian art, and showcases the Agnelo da
Fonseca paintings of Indian-influenced
Christian art.
XCHR, Bakibab Borkar Road,
Alto Porvorim
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Big Foot at Loutolim
This open-air museum illustrates and recreates Goa's traditional
past. Loutolim, Salcete
Open: 9am~6prn
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Ashvek Vintage World
Exhibits a vintage collection of cars
including old models of the Mercedes
Benz, the Peugeot, Morris, Chevrolet
and the Volkswagen.
Along NH 17, Verna
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Naval Aviation Museum
See vintage aircraft like the Sealands,
Doves, Alizes, Seahawks, Vampires and
Hughes Helicopters.
INS Hansa, Bogmalo Road
Open: 9.30am-5pm
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Palacio de Deao
This is a two-centuries old mansion on the banks of the Kushavati
river and has traditional furniture. Home-cooked meals are available
on booking. Near the Church, Quepem
CASINOS
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Caravela
Floating just outside Panjim, in the waters of the Mandovi, Caravela
is located in a 215-feet long cruise ship that can accommodate 300
people. Fisheries Department Building, Fisheries Jetty, DB Marg,
Panjim
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Goldfinger
This casino is open 24 hours. Gaming facilities include baccarat,
blackjack, roulette and a computerised derby. Its promoters say the
derby is homage to the traditional Vegas horse betting salon. Cidade
de Goa Beach Resort, Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula
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Hacienda de Oro
Meaning the 'House of Gold', this casino
houses a variety of slot machines and
blackjack tables.
Holiday Inn Goa Resort, Mobor Beach,
Cavelossim, Salcete
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Treasure Casino
Located on the scenic Majorda Beach, this casino offers blackjack,
baccarat, roulette, canine racing and slot machines. Majorda Beach
Resort, Majorda
CROCODILE TOURS
Cumbarjua's mangroves - and the 15-km canal nearby linking the
Mandovi and Zuari rivers - and less often Chorao, Tivim and Qupeme
are the places to spot Goa's crocodiles.
CYCLE TOURS
Cycle Goa is run by two British cycling enthusiasts living in Goa.
It offers daily cycle hire, guided tours and excursions. 7, Mobor
Beach Resort, Cavelossim
MISCELLANEOUS
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