Goa boasts of a diverse culture stemming from its equally versatile geography. The riches of this state lie not only in its heritage but in the experience it provides.
Beaches sprawling across half of its entirety, the state is flush with places to visit. But Goa is more than just its beaches. Laden with remote islands and other treasures, island hopping in Goa is the bandwagon that’s waiting to be jumped on.
The ingredients to a perfect vacation or trip are good food, scenic beauty, the sea and the sun; Goa has all of it. The essence of island hopping, after all, is to let loose, relax and enjoy what’s right in front of you.
Island Hopping in Goa
The thrill of soaking in the sights exotic places have to offer is close to nothing. In Goa, there’s no scarcity of such opportunities. Whether you want to laze around by the ocean all day or hop on an exhilarating bike tour, Goan islands have it all.
- Butterfly Island: Located in South Goa, wedged between the Palolem and Agonda beaches in the Canacona region, the Butterfly Island stands bordered by hills with thick foliage on three sides and faces out towards the Arabian sea.
The Butterfly Island named after its shape, is home to a range of species of butterflies, acting as a canopy on top of the hills and spotted dolphins splashing in the sea.
Secluded from the bustle of popular islands in Goa, Butterfly beach provides a haven for couples looking to recline and soak up the charm of this magnificent island.
Fahrenheit Hotels and Resorts offers a package of experiencing this hidden gem in the comfort of a blissful vacation.
- Grand Island: It is also known as Ilha Grande, Monkey Beach and Bat Island, a breath-taking island sitting west of Mormugao in South Goa.
Harbouring the sunning Fort Aguada, Ilha Grande island hopping in Goa is an adventure of a lifetime. With options of boat riding, scuba diving or snorkelling available, witness the dolphins in the Arabian Sea on a budget-friendly package.
- São Jacinto Island: The exotic island of São Jacinto sits a few kilometres away from Vasco City.
Preserving the traditions of its inhabitants, São Jacinto remains to be in a pristine state to date. An ideal destination for the island hoping in Goa for its abundant untarnished culture carried forward by the locals.
Enjoy lazy strolls across the island the, panoramic view from the lighthouse, and the island church.
Akasa Goa gives you the oasis to have a serene vacation dabbled with local attractions to sightsee.
- Vanxim Island: Resting on the banks of River Mandovi in North Goa, the exquisite island of Vanxim mostly remains deserted. A ferry ride away from Divar, this island hosts eclectic Portuguese homes with beautiful sunsets on the way to relish, away from Goa’s crowded beaches.
Ferry Rides
The Arabian Sea skirting around the pearl of the orient is worth venturing through ferry rides. Get a taste of the rural lives dotted with Portuguese-style housing or the orange sunsets fading away into the horizons.
Portuguese Homes
Goan islands are filled with Portuguese architecture and culture. Heavily Romanesque and gothic in style, Portuguese houses are a colossal part of Goa’s culture.
Over the years the sanctity of the Portuguese homes has been converted into homestays and resorts to celebrate the beauty and art of the 16th century.
You can have a look for yourself and bathe in the exotic yet humbling experience Goa’s heritage has to offer.