You can understand why Goa, second only to the Himalayas is one of India’s hottest tourist hotspots. Being an erstwhile Portuguese Colony with a Mediterranean touch and feel to it, Goa’s Manueline renaissance styled villas, churches and basicilicas are as grand as its five star lodging and cuisine at rock bottom pricing.
Apart from its pristine beaches, sunny skies, country roads and swaying palms I’d say Goa would be a great getaway for a long-term holiday because :
1) Smaller motels and holiday homes have ideal lodging rates as little as $4 per night.
2) Delicious meals of fresh king prawns with a couple of cold beers costs less than $2.
3) You can hire a vehicle for 125 INR per day, less than $3 a great way to get around the country roads of Goa, and definitely if you want to go exploring. No insurance, no license check - an incredibly informal arrangement.
This pricing attracts many European tourists who, mostly retired senior citizens, spend months on end in Goa, from October to February avoiding the cold winters in their countries, before heading back home.