Arambol, India

Although known for its immense, densely populated cities, India also has a seemingly endless coastline. And no part of it is more picturesque or laid-back than Arambol, in the small state of Goa on the southwestern coast. Arambol is a popular holiday town with the vibe of a sleepy fishing village – which it was once was. Now visitors from around the world come for its tropical climate, rainforest valleys, historic architecture, sandy beaches, blue waters and swaying coconut palms.
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