Top 10 Offbeat Destinations in Goa You Haven’t Discovered

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[{"selector":"#anim-cfa72e8c-9052-48f4-a816-55c9981d8e5c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-445837a4-669c-41f2-b5fd-027445a93b92","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-110.65088%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-875236f5-76e0-40a1-9cd7-5f6e5afedf5c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ed426a26-8be9-4514-a566-ff385cd32b9d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.60509%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Goa is known for its beaches and nightlife, but beyond the crowds lie hidden gems waiting to be explored. Discover the serene, offbeat side of Goa with these lesser-known destinations for a unique experience. (Image: Canva)

1. Divar Island

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2. Chorla Ghat

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3. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

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4. Kakolem Beach (Tiger Beach)

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5. Arvalem Caves & Waterfall

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6. Tambdi Surla Temple

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7. Querim Beach (Keri Beach)

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8. Bat Island

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9. Pomburpa Spring

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10. Velsao Beach

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