8 Refreshing ways to beat the Goan summer heat

Katia Goes

ROADSIDE TENDER COCONUT WATER

The sight of a man selling tender coconuts is sure to make you sigh in relief. As the scorching heat is made bearable with a quick sip of refreshing tender coconut water, the malai that follows is an added treat.

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Tender Coconut | Photo: Katia Goes

MANGO SHAKE @ CAFE BASIL

Craving a thick summer treat? Look no further than Cafe Basil in Tonca, where the mango shake is so thick that it comes along with a spoon!

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Mango Shake | Photo: Katia Goes

ICED COFFEE @ MCDONALDS

Quench your thirst at your nearest McDonald's franchise by sipping on the creamy goodness of the iced coffee on the menu.

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Iced Coffee | Photo: Katia Goes

ROADSIDE SUGARCANE JUICE

That first sip of sugarcane juice, when you're parched, is truly something else, especially when the blistering heat has sucked the life out of you.

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Sugarcane Juice

GADBAD ICE CREAM @ CREAM CENTRE

A local favourite, visiting Cream Centre in Panjim and relishing the Gadbad ice cream is an unofficial tradition that has been passed down from one generation to the next.

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Gadbad Ice Cream | Photo: Katia Goes

FRUITY MOJITO @ BUBBLE CAFE

Apart from being visually appealing, this fruity mojito at Bubble Cafe, in St Inez, is a refreshing blast right from the first sip onwards.

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Fruity Mojito | Photo: Katia Goes

TENDER COCONUT ICE CREAM @ NATURALS

Known for its seasonal selection of ice cream flavours, Naturals ice cream has several scoops to choose from. But, our personal favourite is the tender coconut ice cream.

Goa| Summer| Refreshing| Tender Coconut Ice Cream

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