Escape to the sun-kissed shores

The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. Tourism is its primary industry and is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. Foreign languages, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter, whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see many Indian tourists. Goa handled 2.29% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2011. This relatively small state is situated on the west coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, and is better known to the world as a former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. Thus, Tourism forms the backbone of Goa’s economy.