Sports In Goa

Water sports are a prime and exciting option on a vacation in Goa. Goas splendid coastline, rivers and lakes make it the perfect place for some thrilling aquatic sport activities. Surfing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, boogie boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing are just some of the water sports that can be enjoyed here!

And the best part about enjoying water sport in Goa is that all you need is loads of enthusiasm and you all have an absolutely unforgettable time. Some of the most popular aquatic sports in Goa are a swishing ride on a water scooter or a speedboat at Dona Paula or a leisurely sail on a paddleboat on the picturesque Mayem Lake.

Other exciting watersports like scuba diving off Grand Island or paragliding are available at Arambol beach or Bogmalo beach.

To enjoy these sports, one has to have the grit and should be done under expert guidance and even if one is a newcomer to these sports, one can get expert instructions to learn and enjoy the thrill of diving or para gliding. Windsurfing has proved enormously popular and Goa's almost endless array of coastal and inland waterways have given rise to numerous national windsurfing events.

	Football
	Goan football was introduced in the relatively recent past. Football was brought to Goa in 1883 by Reverent Fr. William Robert Lyons. Goan would take to football like fish to water. Nothing could be further from the truth.

	Golf Sport In Goa
	Golf is a very favorite pastime sport for most of the visitors in Goa. There are a few wonderful golf courses in Goa. The hotel owners in Goa are aware of the attraction golf offers to the tourist groups in Goa.

	Vintage Car Driving
	Dramatic scenery, attractive and open roads, a wide variety of visitor attractions and accommodation with genuine hospitality offer a host of things to do and really make Goa the perfect destination for your driving holiday.

	All Terrain Vehicle
	The thrill of getting behind the wheel of a four-wheel drive, even if it is just a go-kart cannot be explained. The squealing tyres, burnt rubber and the sheer rush of adrenaline can be invigorating for the true motor racing enthusiast.

	Softball Cricket
	The two main sports of interest now, are the usual football and cricket. Cricket is very popular with the locals. Goa is one of the top states in tennis-ball cricket in the country and has produced a fair number of internationals in this less glamorized version of cricket.