I have now been to Goa three times. The first was way back in 2002 when we trekked with YHAI through Goa including Dudhsagar Waterfalls. That was the first trek for my two nephews. The second time I went in 2012, it was a college trip and we stayed in North Goa. This third time I was there on invitation from Goa Tourism to attend the Goa’s Coconut and Cashew Festival 2015. I wonder why I took me three trips to notice the beautiful houses of Goa but they were simply everywhere!
Purple and Yellow
It is a little difficult for me to imagine a house in purple and yellow! I don’t think I would like to live in a place with such a color combination. But then I guess it has got to do something with the character of the city as well! What I can’t imagine living in Gurgaon, looks beautiful in Goa!
A Bank in Blue
Our car was parked for a while in Campal as a member of our team wanted to go to an ATM. I ran out of the car to click a picture of the cutest State Bank of India (SBI) building I have ever seen.
Paryatan Bhavan
We went to the Paryatan Bhavan (Tourism House) to meet the MD of Goa Tourism Mr. Nikhil Desai. I was impressed right away, by the beautiful façade of the building!
Miramar Residency
Our hotel, Miramar Residency had these cute little cottages right by the Miramar Beach. Each unit was a set of four independent rooms. It is a scenic place, set in middle of coconut trees and huge lawns. I only wish they maintained the rooms better!
Velha Goa
Velha was recommended to us by the MD for buying ceramics. As I am not much into shopping, after a while I walked out. The Velha building itself is beautiful but it is surrounded by many more such beauties. Velha is in Fontainhas area. The area is worth checking out.
More Blues
Right across Velha was this beautiful blue building. As far as I remember it was a hotel.
Urban Café
We were quite smitten by the wall art at the Urban Café. Initially we were content to pass by it admiring it from outside. But after coming out of Velha we went to check it out. It was a cozy place which had good coffee and cakes. It had a free wi-fi as well.
Trees and Even More Blues
It was so soothing to the eyes to see the greens, people sitting by or moving at a less hectic pace than what I am used to. Of course, it had to have some more blue in it!
Mix it with Trees
The houses looked so pretty because they were amply mixed with beautiful trees. The green cover in Goa is amazing. I spotted these grand trees at Campal.
It was a Café
Another thing that impressed me in Goa was the quaint, cute cafes with a local flavor. Within a striking distance of Urban Café I spotted two more, each worth checking out but we simply didn’t had time.
I wonder why I missed out on all the beautiful houses on my previous trips! Usually I am not that blind. But now that I have noticed them, I want to go back to Goa again! I wonder who I missed out on the beautiful Portuguese architecture influence on Goa homes.
Beautiful buildings all of them! Love the cafes especially. Thank you got telling us about Velha – I would love to go there the next time I am in Goa.
Chaitali that tip came straight from the MD of Goa Tourism 😀
Awesome! You’ll find such such colourful houses in Kerala as well 🙂 especially purple!
Archana I will be on a lookout whenever I go to Kerala next!
Beautiful buildings … loved the purple and yellow .And all the blues you have shot are of the same shade of blue!! That’s intriguing !
Now that you say it I too see it Kokila, the same shades of blue!
I was also in Goa 2 weeks ago and the colorful buildings fascinated me! Took quite a few pics of the blue buildings…
Did you post them Sreesha?
The colorful houses adding beauty to already beautiful goa.
Thank you Arun.
Lovely post – I never noticed the bright colors in Goa. However, if you ever visit this little hill station called Yelagiri, you will find really crazy colors – as crazy as fluorescent yellow. Am sure you would find it interesting. Keep blogging.
Cheers
Ami @thrillingtravel.blogspot.in
I will be on a lookout for Yelagiri! Thank you for the tip Ami.
Hey Globetrotter! Houses are colorful ya!
Thank you Shilpi and I hope one day I will truly go globe trotting!
colourful post !
Thank you Mahesh.
You have an eye for beauty, I must say, Mridula!
Very beautiful indeed!!
Thank you so much Amit.
Awesome photos. Next time, I am in Goa, I shall check out Velha , Goa and these cafes in Goa.
Wish you a wonderful trip and happy exploring!
Shows Goa is colorful!
Yes Indrani and how color blind I was on my previous trips!
A splurge of colors……feast for the eye and the imagination…..loved the cafe…..
It was a lovelt cafe Sunaina, much better than chain ones!
These buildings are proof of how vibrant Goa is.
Better late than never, Mridula. You’ve got quite a collection of pictures now. 🙂
Thank you so much Divya, der aaye durust aaye, as they say in Hindi!
Saying all about Goa !
Thank you Yogi.
Beautiful and colourful houses, Nice post
Thank you Rupam.
The place itself is too good….
Liked the clicks.
Haven’t seen most of them though.
Maybe next time i will.
I hope you do go back soon to Goa. I too noticed them on my third visit 😀
Hey Mridula …Nice Blog Post …!!
Thanks For Sharing..your experience with us…
After Reading your experience my curiosity to visit Goa is increased ….
Great post. Next time I will spend more time outside the beach. Thnx