Goa Safe?

NEW FRONTIERS · Dec 27th, 2006, 17:17

Hi Im new to India Mike, I have been a visitor to this site for some months now and I have registered a few weeks ago.
I have asked for some help with the night life in north Goa and some names of good bars/clubs etc but now im getting a bit concerned about how safe the place is...I don’t want to scare anyone or certainly put anyone off going to Goa at all but what extra care should I take when I go there in Feb? Any advice would be most welcome. thanks

New-South-Welshman · Dec 27th, 2006, 17:31

I'm also going there in February. As for safety reasons, I'm not concerned at all about anything, except the typical, helmets while riding motorcycles, don't accept drinks from strangers, etc.

As for clubs, not having been there before, I've heard of a place in north Goa called Tito's. Is it good? I don't know, but a friend who is a decade older than me told me it's great, but then again, he is a decade older than me, so it not might suit a guy like me who is 21.

NEW FRONTIERS · Dec 27th, 2006, 17:39

Yes I also heard that that place was good but I didnt want to say any names of any clubs as I was accused of advertising the club in a previous thread! (sorry again as i am new)
I have heard of a few different places but I am a bit worried as to how safe they are to visit

mal ishus · Dec 27th, 2006, 18:33

boy's it's the same anywhere in the world the prediters pick out the weak and the lonely i.e. tipsy or drunk by your self you are a good mark to be picked off,stay in groups or busy bars keep where its well lit beware of freindly strangers i am not saying do'nt make friends but just be aware and you will be fine enjoy goa

anandi · Dec 27th, 2006, 18:58

Titos is good, so is Mambos which is next door... and not that I am the expert, but I did live in Goa for a month last winter and the previous winters... and at that time, Club Cubana seemed to be the hot spot. Especially on Wednesday nights. I never felt that these clubs were unsafe, just take the usual precautions.

NEW FRONTIERS · Dec 27th, 2006, 23:14

Ya I cant wait to go and see the place.
Thanks for all the advice - seems like common sence to me.
Just that with this terrorist threat it best to be extra careful but than again how careful can you be?
like the saying goes you could be hit by a bus tomorrow.

Annett · Dec 27th, 2006, 23:22

Primrose Bar is a nice party place as well...

lez · Dec 28th, 2006, 03:01

i'm in Goa right now I'm in my 60s and feel safer than any place in the UK where else in the world would you see a young girl walking down a dark country lane on her own?without a concern

others have said it just use your common sence dont flash your money dont except opend drinks dont go off for drinks with strangers Goa realy is a safe place to stay.

lez

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 28th, 2006, 14:22

Terror threats fail to scare away visitors to Goa

Panaji, Dec 27: The terror threats whether “real” or otherwise have failed to deter the tourists, both domestic as well as foreign, from visiting Goa, during the peak season of Christmas and their number has remained almost same as the last year.

The director of tourism, Mr Sandeep Jacques said that the provisional figures of foreign tourists who arrived by 250 charter flights up to December 25 was 55,094, which was almost similar to the figures of the previous year. He also said a large number of tourists come by road from other states, whose figures would be available by month end.

He also said that the number of domestic tourists in December alone is expected to cross last year’s figure of 4.17 lakh adding that the arrival of tourists for the whole year from January to December 2006 would be the same as previous year’s figure of 23 lakh tourists.

From a local newspaper report.
More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles...tory_ID=122812

mal ishus · Dec 28th, 2006, 15:19

Thats just how we feel Les SAFE,we always have scooters

and go out to all the towns and villages ,down to beachers out of the way?the only place we feel unsure is the flea market and the saturday night market we still go but i don't relax and let my guard down

NEW FRONTIERS · Dec 28th, 2006, 16:44

Thanks to all for your advice - I am really looking forward to going and all of your help has eased my mind!
cant wait to party!!

vandy · Dec 28th, 2006, 18:43

Hi There,

as for night spots in nth goa, there's one called
Club Paradiso in Anjuna area, saturday nights are full on.
beware the music is head banging stuff, think its called trans
music or something like that, sounds all the same to me.

If the music is not your thing, there's allot of activity on
the rooftop, you can also take your drinks up there, if your
lucky there might be some breeze up there.

have a great trip

rgds, paul vandy

anjunaangel · Dec 29th, 2006, 03:14

vandy when did you last go to paradiso??

vandy · Dec 30th, 2006, 11:24

Hello anjunaangel, in reply to your question,

I went to club paradiso in early november this year, I went
with three party animals from denmark, left as the sun was
rising, eventhough the headbanging music was't my thing, I still
enjoyed chatting with other travellers from both india & other
parts of the world.Met some real interesting & friendly people.

What also impressed me was the reasonably low price of drinks
at the place, just over AUS$2;00 for a good rum or whiskey with
coke, love the old monk rum,there was an entry charge of 300rps,
which is fair enough.

I reckon Goa would be worth having a look at in the "OFF"
season.

Rgds & Happy New Year

Paul Vandy

julesa · Dec 30th, 2006, 12:00

after the israelis put out a warning about al qaeda targetting Goa i would steer clear of the main parties on NYE.

Dec 27th, 2006, 17:17	#1
NEW FRONTIERS Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 11	Goa Safe? Hi Im new to India Mike, I have been a visitor to this site for some months now and I have registered a few weeks ago. I have asked for some help with the night life in north Goa and some names of good bars/clubs etc but now im getting a bit concerned about how safe the place is...I don’t want to scare anyone or certainly put anyone off going to Goa at all but what extra care should I take when I go there in Feb? Any advice would be most welcome. thanks

Dec 27th, 2006, 17:31	#2
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,395	I'm also going there in February. As for safety reasons, I'm not concerned at all about anything, except the typical, helmets while riding motorcycles, don't accept drinks from strangers, etc. As for clubs, not having been there before, I've heard of a place in north Goa called Tito's. Is it good? I don't know, but a friend who is a decade older than me told me it's great, but then again, he is a decade older than me, so it not might suit a guy like me who is 21. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Dec 27th, 2006, 18:33	#4
mal ishus Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optinal. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sth Yorkshire / Dona Paula Jetty Posts: 252	boy's it's the same anywhere in the world the prediters pick out the weak and the lonely i.e. tipsy or drunk by your self you are a good mark to be picked off,stay in groups or busy bars keep where its well lit beware of freindly strangers i am not saying do'nt make friends but just be aware and you will be fine enjoy goa __________________ Every one should love animals they are so tasty

Dec 28th, 2006, 18:43	#12
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 715	goa Hi There, as for night spots in nth goa, there's one called Club Paradiso in Anjuna area, saturday nights are full on. beware the music is head banging stuff, think its called trans music or something like that, sounds all the same to me. If the music is not your thing, there's allot of activity on the rooftop, you can also take your drinks up there, if your lucky there might be some breeze up there. have a great trip rgds, paul vandy

Dec 30th, 2006, 11:24	#14
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 715	nth goa Hello anjunaangel, in reply to your question, I went to club paradiso in early november this year, I went with three party animals from denmark, left as the sun was rising, eventhough the headbanging music was't my thing, I still enjoyed chatting with other travellers from both india & other parts of the world.Met some real interesting & friendly people. What also impressed me was the reasonably low price of drinks at the place, just over AUS$2;00 for a good rum or whiskey with coke, love the old monk rum,there was an entry charge of 300rps, which is fair enough. I reckon Goa would be worth having a look at in the "OFF" season. Rgds & Happy New Year Paul Vandy

Dec 27th, 2006, 17:39	#3
NEW FRONTIERS Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 11	Yes I also heard that that place was good but I didnt want to say any names of any clubs as I was accused of advertising the club in a previous thread! (sorry again as i am new) I have heard of a few different places but I am a bit worried as to how safe they are to visit

Dec 27th, 2006, 18:58	#5
anandi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 182	Titos is good, so is Mambos which is next door... and not that I am the expert, but I did live in Goa for a month last winter and the previous winters... and at that time, Club Cubana seemed to be the hot spot. Especially on Wednesday nights. I never felt that these clubs were unsafe, just take the usual precautions.

Dec 27th, 2006, 23:14	#6
NEW FRONTIERS Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 11	Ya I cant wait to go and see the place. Thanks for all the advice - seems like common sence to me. Just that with this terrorist threat it best to be extra careful but than again how careful can you be? like the saying goes you could be hit by a bus tomorrow.

Dec 27th, 2006, 23:22	#7
Annett Refused Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mera Bhaarat Mahaan - Bangalore Posts: 381	Primrose Bar is a nice party place as well...

Dec 28th, 2006, 03:01	#8
lez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: GOA Posts: 313	i'm in Goa right now I'm in my 60s and feel safer than any place in the UK where else in the world would you see a young girl walking down a dark country lane on her own?without a concern others have said it just use your common sence dont flash your money dont except opend drinks dont go off for drinks with strangers Goa realy is a safe place to stay. lez

Dec 28th, 2006, 14:22	#9
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Terror threats fail to scare away visitors to Goa Panaji, Dec 27: The terror threats whether “real” or otherwise have failed to deter the tourists, both domestic as well as foreign, from visiting Goa, during the peak season of Christmas and their number has remained almost same as the last year. The director of tourism, Mr Sandeep Jacques said that the provisional figures of foreign tourists who arrived by 250 charter flights up to December 25 was 55,094, which was almost similar to the figures of the previous year. He also said a large number of tourists come by road from other states, whose figures would be available by month end. He also said that the number of domestic tourists in December alone is expected to cross last year’s figure of 4.17 lakh adding that the arrival of tourists for the whole year from January to December 2006 would be the same as previous year’s figure of 23 lakh tourists. From a local newspaper report. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles...tory_ID=122812

Dec 28th, 2006, 15:19	#10
mal ishus Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optinal. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sth Yorkshire / Dona Paula Jetty Posts: 252	Thats just how we feel Les SAFE,we always have scooters and go out to all the towns and villages ,down to beachers out of the way?the only place we feel unsure is the flea market and the saturday night market we still go but i don't relax and let my guard down

Dec 28th, 2006, 16:44	#11
NEW FRONTIERS Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 11	Thanks to all for your advice - I am really looking forward to going and all of your help has eased my mind! cant wait to party!!

Dec 29th, 2006, 03:14	#13
anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 192	vandy when did you last go to paradiso??

Dec 30th, 2006, 12:00	#15
julesa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 297	after the israelis put out a warning about al qaeda targetting Goa i would steer clear of the main parties on NYE.

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