Enjoy your visit to Goa with its diverse cultures and truly lip smacking cuisine!

Goa, the land of scenic beauty located at India, was initially colonized by the Portuguese for almost 450 years and hence reflects a mix of cultures. While traveling on any of the Goa holiday packages, you will notice that the Portuguese impact is not only there on the culture and tradition at Goa, but also on the food served there.

There is a variety of marine life available in the beaches of Goa. Also a number of coconut and palm trees on the grooves and various spices are grown in the village and coastal areas. Thus, food at Goa usually comprises of seafood, coconut, coconut oil and/or coconut milk and spices. The staple food of the people at Goa is usually fish and rice. Fish is either smoked, fried, steamed, boiled or baked in clay ovens, often stuffed or smeared with chili paste. Also, since the seafood obtained at Goa is fresh, it adds on to the taste of the dish. Thus you can enjoy a lot of seafood during your trip on any of the Goa holiday packages.

Owing to the Portuguese influence, you can find a variety of pork dishes being served out there. Pork Vindaloo, prepared with palm sap vinegar and spices, shows a blend of Portuguese and Indian food culture. During Christmas, a special stew made out of pork shoulders, neck, kidneys and ears is a delicacy that ought not to be missed.

Another unique preparation is the “sanna”, a delicious bread that is made out of coconut milk, rice flour and fermented palm sap or wheat flour bread rolls. It is usually served along with meat. Ensure that you do not miss out on this special dish during your tour with the Goa holiday packages.

Vegetables are generally cooked with minimal or nil spices. Another famous and one of the state’s favorite foods is the “bebinca”. This is a dessert prepared from coconut milk and batica, a sweet coconut cake and is normally served with ice cream.

Another famous drink is the “Feni”, which is obtained by slitting the base of a young palm or coconut shoot and collecting the sap. Cashew feni, obtained from the juice of cashew fruit, is also available double-distilled and flavored.

Many of the Goa holiday packages will offer free food vouchers by means of which you can enjoy a variety of these traditional delicacies.