Nightlife of Goa
Goa offers an endless array of things which you can enjoy at night. And, it is this wide range that draws people fleeing from stifling cities and towns years after year. Infact, Goa is so popular for its nightlife that even the metros like Bangalore cannot compete with it.
Of course, the beaches are the prime attraction in Goa, but what makes them famous are the late night parties. As the Hippies made Goa their handout zone, the partying became an integral part of the state. Even today, the full-moon parties which was originally started by Hippies, are organized here with same zeal. 
Goa offers a number of ways and places where you can enjoy a wonderful evening. If you are planning to dine, drink and party all through the night, you need not to go at three different places, because you might get all the three options at a single spot. What will surprise you that every third house in some areas, has a bar-cum-restaurant, selling chilled bar, Goan delicacies and sea food. You may go inside any restaurant of Goa, as most of the restaurants have their own bars and night clubs, who offer excellent facilities for a terrific night.
Laws of Goa
While you venture outside for enjoying Goan nightlife, always remember your own limits and the law. Also, remember that Goa has a deeply conservative society, Catholic on the one hand and Hindu on the other, who dislike a blatant drunk or a naked person. However, alcohol laws are liberal in Goa, that means you can get a drink anywhere in the state.
Night Party
If you want to to dance on the rhythm of invigorating music or to burn extra calories from your body, the night party in Goa is the good option for you. Night Parties are the essential part of Goan nightlife. Full of music, dance and fun, these night parties will keep you on your toes.
In 1960s, the Hippies introduced the rave parties in Goa, drinks, drugs and loud music were the components of these parties. Later, the government crack down on drugs, and the rave parties transformed these into trance parties. Nowadays, the trance party is a major attraction of Goa, which is marked by the dance and performance of the live bands.
Anjuna, is known all over the world for its full-moon night trance parties held every year during Christmas-New Year. Not only Anjuna, but there are several other places in Goa which organize the trance parties. Calangute, Baga, Colva and Dauna Paula are the other famous venues for trance parties.
Party in the Beach Shacks
If you are tired and not in the mood to party, then beach shacks are the perfect place to spend your evening. In the evening, these beach shacks organize a bonfire or a beachside barbecue for you. If you are a music lover, bring your guitar or listen to somebody's rave CDs, or just listen to the sound of waves coming while you sip your cocktail. If you stick to Goan cuisine, in these beach shacks you can also enjoy terrific food at the cheap price.
In Goa, Baga-Calangute-Candolim stretch is famous for housing the best beach shacks of the state. Some of the best beach shacks which you may visit while you are in Goa are Pine Shack, The Olive Ridley, La Plage and Curly's Beach Shack. Pine Shack, located on the Calangute-Candolim stertch is a good place to enjoy your evening. Here, you will find a range of shacks, juices and Goan delicacies. Curly's Beach Shack lies on Little Anjuna Beach, it is ideal if you want to start your evening off right.
Dinner in the Restaurants
As the evening starts, you will invariably wish to have your dinner before enjoying the nightlife. Most of the restaurants in Goa have bar licenses and offer local as well as branded drinks, cocktails and feni. Goa's capital, Panaji serves as an ideal base for a lavish dinner alongwith drinks. In Panaji, you may try the Rio Rico Bar, at the Hotel Mandovi, the Fontainhas, at the Hotel Venite and the Oswin Lodo at the Ernesto.
Dinner by the Sea
If you are looking for some exotic food, there are several beachside restaurants in Goa, where you can enjoy some of the best European food as well as Indian food. Fiesta and La Maison Francaise in Baga, After 8 and A Reverie in Calangute are the places where you can really enjoy your eating experience. These restaurants offer comprehensive food and drink, and the ambience is such that you will want to linger over your meal. If you love the Goan food, Britto's in Baga is the place for you. In the night, these restaurant make use of their seaside setting by putting out table on the beach, and the combination of starlight and candles and tasty food will leave you spellbind.
Nightlife Hottest Spots
Paradisio : If you are looking for an exhilarating atmosphere, Paradisio, in Anjuna is the place to be. Here, you can wind yourself with old-time ravers, DJs, live music along with the aromatic smoke.
Cafe Mambo's : Cafe Mambo's lies down at the end of Tito's lane in Baga. If you want a mainstream crowd and a party that is always hopping, Cafe Mambo's is the place for you. Theme night, late hours and an energetic public make this place a favourite destination for people.
Club West End : Club West End, in Saligao continues to draw the faithful and it has a themed entertainment as well.
Club Cabana : Located up in Arpora, the 'nightclub in the sky', draws a huge crowd on the weekends. Magnificent views, an open setting, a jacuzzi and pool, make this a night place to spend the night. At Club Cabana, every evening is different, as different DJs drumming up a different beat. Club Caba is a perfect place to come after a busy evening at the Ingo's Saturday Night Market. At Club Caba, you will also get a free massage by the pool.
Congo : Close to the Taj, in Candolim is the Congo restaurant. With a lounge bar situated in a landscaped open space and a festive atmosphere, Congo has made a niche for itself in Goa's party scene. There are beds to rest, the food is good, music is eclectic, and the candle-lit tables under the palm trees make this a very beautiful spot to get a drink in.
Cruise the Mandovi River By Night
Another thing that you will love in Goa, is taking off up the Mandovi river on a party cruise. In the ticket price, you can enjoy Goan food and drink alongwith music and dance. If you want to enjoy something a lot quieter and fancier in the evening, the super Solita, Sucheta Potni's luxury yacht is a good option. While floating down the Mapusa river, you will pass through the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Chorao island, and the villages of Salvador Do Mundo and Brittona. The cruise will also take you down the Mandovi river, past the bright night lamps of Panaji-Miramar on one side and the tranquil beauty of Reis Magoa and Aguada Fort on other side.
Casinos of Goa
If you love gambling and dare to take chances, then Goa offers the country's best casino's for you. Almost all the casinos in Goa, are open till wee hours in the morning. In the casinos of Goa you can play the games like blackjack, baccarat, roulette and craps. Goa is home to India's only floating casino, the Caravela. Apart from this, other popular casinos are Cicade de Goa Beach Resort and Casino in Dauna Paula, Treasures Casino at Majorda beach resort, Las Vegas - the Gaming Club at Leela Palace Hotel.
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