Booze, Beaches & Nightlife, But There's One More Thing for Which Goa is Famous for(2020): Must-Try Water Sports in Goa for a Thrilling Experience! (2020)

People love Goa for its nightlife, World Heritage-listed monuments, and a variety of worship places. It is a small state of India and is called the "Queen of Beaches". It is located on the western coast of India, and around 1.8 million people live there. If you are an adventure lover, you will fall in love with its golden sand beaches. Its coastline starts along the Arabian Sea, and as you travel around to different beaches, you will see the changes in their personality. It has something for everyone.

Goa is famous for its divinity as well. If you travel to Goa during the winters, you will find people indulging in yoga to stay healthy and to get in touch with their creator. You can participate in the yoga sessions early morning, reiki healing courses, meditation, and feel rejuvenated while enjoying the nature with it.

Another great thing about Goa is food. The flavors of Goa are famous around the globe. You can eat a variety of things like classic fish curry, spicy xacuti sauce, bhali pau, and many more. You can also get great spices from the backcountry spice farm and take it back home and become the star chef in the family.

You shouldn't miss the Portuguese colonial architecture and heritage in Goa. The Portuguese came in Goa around 1510 and left in 1961 but left a mark on the architecture here. You can visit beautiful whitewashed churches, forts, colourful Catholic ceremonies, and cathedral in Goa.

There are so many activities you can do in Goa. Goa has water sports for the beginners as well as for experts. You can try wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba diving, etc. and enjoy your stay here. Once you are tired of all the fun activities, you can chill at night or can attend great parties on the beaches or sit with a drink and relax in one of the pubs and restaurants. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can visit one of the tattoo shops here and get a cool tattoo as a remembrance of the time you spent in Goa.

Let's not forget about the shopaholics. You can visit some of the coolest flea markets and boutiques and get great bargains on junk jewellery, hippie clothes, or trendy beachwear.

And while you are in Goa, tasting the world-famous feni, a local alcoholic drink is a must.

If you are visiting Goa for the first time and want to experience the thrill of water sports, then you can start with wakeboarding or kneeboarding. It is a great water sport which lets you enjoy the rush of water without having to go deep into the sea. It does not require too much focus or balance, but it's a lot of fun. It is one of the most fun water sports in Goa. Kneeboarding has recently become popular among the visitors in Goa. All you need to do is to balance yourself on the board, which is pulled by a motorboat. It may sound dangerous, but it is one of the safest sports you can try with here in Goa. You can either sit on your knees or even stand on the board while being pulled over the gushing water. If you have done wakeboarding or kneeboarding, then you can jump to other more extreme water sports.

The best places in Goa for this are Candolim Beach, Mobor Beach, and Rajbaga Beach. The best time to try them is between October to June. You do need to know how to swim to participate in this sport. The price of the activity starts from Rs. 1500 per person.


Safety tip: Strictly follow directions given by the instructor. Wear a life jacket at all times!

Another excellent water sport in Goa is Catamaran Sailing. These boats are known for their colourful banana-shaped hulls. They are designed in a way that they float on the sea without any issues. It is one of the most relaxing water activities in Goa, and most people try it once. You can also enjoy a sailing trip while visiting Goa.

This is one of the safest water activities, and children aged five and above can join in the fun if accompanied by an adult. The sailing trip is for about 20 minutes, and you will remember this 20-minute fun all your life. You can enjoy both the activities on Calangute - Baga between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best time to enjoy this activity is between October to May.

Safety tip: Carry swimwear, T-shirts, shorts, sunscreen lotion, hat, sunglasses, towel, and a water bottle with you.

Parasailing is for the adrenaline junkies. It is one of the most tried water sports in Goa. You are tied to a parasail with the help of a harness that is tied to a speedboat by a 30 - 40 m long rope. The speedboat pulls you up in the air, and while you fly above the clear waters, you can enjoy the surrounding beauty and experience the thrill.

The activity is not advisable for pregnant women and older people with heart issues. You can try his amazing sport at Dona Paula, Anjuna, Calangute, Colva, Candolim beaches.

Safety tip: Remain calm, follow the instructions given by the instructor.

White water rafting is a common water sport, and you can enjoy it in most of the beaches or water beaches across India, but doing it in Goa takes it to another level. You can feel the rush of the cold wind while you ride the crazy waves on the sea. You will love his sport as you get to enjoy the water as well as the surrounding greenery and vegetation.

You can try white water rafting at Mhadei and Tilari River. The best time to try this sport is between June to September.

Safety tip: Wear a life jacket at all times

Water Zorbing is one of the most recent additions in the water sport activities in Goa. You must have seen magicians walking on water now you can roll on it too. You are put inside a clear ball that floats effortlessly above water. You can run and roll inside the ball and have a blast. Two people can enjoy this activity at a time in the ball. It is a fun sport which is enjoyed by people of all ages.

You can try water Zorbing at Mayem Lake, and the best time to enjoy it is between April to June.

Kite surfing is one of the most popular sport in Goa, and you have to be strong hearted to try it. It is a combination of wakeboarding, jet skiing and surfing, and you need to be an expert on the water to try this sport. You will have to control a power kite during kitesurfing. The best time to try this sport is in the early morning as the winds are mild.

You can try this fun activity at Arambol Beach, Morjim Beach, and Mondego Bay. The best season for this activity is between October and March, and you may have to pay Rs. 2,500 per person for this sport.

Safety tip: Learn it before you try it, wear a life jacket, follow the instructions.

If you are in Goa, then Scuba Diving is one activity you should try with your family for sure. It is one of the best and affordable activities in Goa. You are taken to the island on a jetty, and a trainer will teach you the basics of scuba diving. After a short training session, the instructor takes you underwater and lets you explore the life beneath the sea. You get to see beautiful corals and thousands of different marine creatures. You will never forget the thrill of watching the life beneath the sea right in front of your eyes.

You don't need to learn to swim for trying Scuba Diving, and children above ten years can join in with their families.

Riding the waves on a speed boat brings chills to your spin. The speed boats can reach up to 20 miles/hour. It is an exhilarating experience which can be enjoyed with your family and friends. Another fun activity is riding a banana boat, which can also go at high speed, and around six people can ride on it at the same time. Toppling over into the sea while riding the banana boat adds to its fun.

You pay around Rs. 400 for a 20-minute ride for both the activities at Calangute, Agonda, Baga, Vagator, Palolem, Miramar, Candolim, Anjuna, and Colva

Safety tip: Wear your life jacket at all times

If you want to try a relaxing water sport, then you need to try kayaking. You get to ride a kayak on the calm waters; it takes you along the backwaters as you take in the lush green surroundings and the chirping of birds in while riding a kayak. If you are visiting Goa during monsoon, you will love this sport as the light drizzling on your face makes it memorable. If, after all the adventurous activities, you want to relax and simply soak in the surroundings of Goa, kayaking is an excellent idea. A calm and soothing water activity, this one takes you along the backwaters and lesser-explored parts of Goa, depending on where you book your expedition from.

You can try kayaking at Hollant Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Backwaters of Zuari, Sal, and Mandovi for Rs. 1,600 to 3,000 per person. The best season for kayaking is between October to May.

Beaches in Goa spread along 105 km coastline, making it a perfect place for water sports. You will find water sports for people of all ages here. There are several beaches where you can enjoy these activities. Some of the most famous ones are: