http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32780 I recommend it as its a spacious three bedroom villa in a gated community (with 24hr security) with a pool for adults and kids. The villa itself has shinny furnishings, furnished kitchen, nice bathrooms. Staff are friendly and were ever willing to please our needs e.g. taxi, sightseeing trips etc.
Location is walking distance to bus stop with easy access to beaches, night and Wednesday flea markets, churches, restaurants, pubs, etc.
We were three couples and each had a bed room/shower to ourselves, pretty spacious. In the mornings the local breadman would bring in fresh Goan Pao (local bread). We were dining out every evening even though there were ample cooking pots, pans, cutlery, crockery etc. Dining in Mapusa Market was at a coffee shop called Xaviers serving Goan dishes mainly, lovely shakes, chilled beers, nice food and fantastic prices. Brittos in Baga has nice food including souza lobos on Calangute beach.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32780 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26130
I cherished my riverside meals on the deck: the chef prepares dishes to order and the scene is unparalleled. Loved the live sitar players.

I never grew bored: the owner and staff were outgoing and the property offered multiple activities, including canoe rides, speedboat trips to nearby beaches, spa treatments, fishing, etc.

I especially enjoyed how conducive this property is to meeting other people.

Super-friendly owner and staff.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26130 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26059 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26059 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26058 There is usually entertainment on an evening. The credentials of this place are underpinned by the amount of local Goans that go there to eat!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26058 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25742 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25742 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24144
There is a Beach Party every Tuesday Night, with entertainment, fireworks, music and dancing.

A great atmosphere and very friendly.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24144 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23435
Everyone is connected to the music with wireless headphones so the party doesn’t disturb the neighbours (or the local police) and three DJs play simultaneously, competing to get the crowd to tune into their set.

Add in lasers, visuals, circus performers and tepees, and you’ve got a mini festival every week – helping to revive the outdoor rave vibe that originally put Goa on the beach party map.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23435 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22044 There's no one around to disturb you, its just you in the lap of mother nature.
The serene Keri Beach is nearby, just 500 meters away.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21293 We have been to Goa many times and we chose Colva on this occasion. Its very central in the South and seemed to have everything - a large beach, good bars, sports, good food and nightlife.
We hired a Private Villa that was advertised as "Last Minute Goa" on ebay in the UK.
The price per head was excellent for six people. Location was right by the beach. The standard of the Villa was superb. Well recommended. The website is aptly named SunshineGoa]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20394 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20394 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19582 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19582 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18649
My family hails from the Konkan coast and I grew up eating this blend of European and Indian food. When in Goa make sure you sample the region's true cuisines - my personal favourites are pork vindaloo, a dish flavoured with vin (red wine vinegar) and alho (garlic) and the xacuti.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17571