Start your food excursion in Goa's capital city, Panaji. Be sure to try traditional Goan cuisine, such as fish curry rice, pork vindaloo, and bebinca. Visit the Ritz Classic for delicious local meals, and then head to the Café Bodega for some freshly baked cakes and pastries.
Calangute is known for its excellent seafood restaurants. Enjoy a dinner at Souza Lobo, which features fresh prawns, lobsters, and pomfret. Attend a cooking class in Siolim Cooking School, where you can learn to make Goan fish curry and other famous Goan dishes.
Take a trip to Margao, known for its colorful markets and fresh produce. Visit the Manohar Market and buy some local spices. Try some local street food, such as bhaji pav or Goan sausage pao. Take a tour of the Sahakari Spice Farm and explore the various plants and spices grown in the region.
It's best to hire a taxi or rent a car for the duration of your trip. Expect to pay around INR 2000 per day for a car rental. Public transportation in Goa is limited, making it difficult to travel between locations on this itinerary.
For an extra day, head to the Anjuna Flea Market and St. Xavier's Cathedral in Old Goa. If time is tight, skip the Margao market and spice plantation and head straight to the Sahakari Spice Farm for a shorter tour. Be sure to try the local seafood in one of the shacks on the various beaches along the coast.
Goa International Airport (GOI) is the primary airport in Goa. It is located 29 km south of Panaji and serves both domestic and international flights.