So much has been said about Goa off late. So, is it really worth moving here?

1. The Taxi “Mafia”...

Yes, taxis in Goa are expensive. But there’s context. Goa runs heavily on tourism, and many families depend on cabs for their livelihood. If Ola and Uber enter Goa, these families lose their livelihoods. So from their lens, they’re protecting their survival. And honestly, if Goa gets filled with ride-hail vehicles like big cities, would tourists even like it? The very traffic and chaos they come to escape might return.
So all it is paying ₹500–700 extra for long ride, but at least Goa remains free of systemic traffic

2. Locals Being “Difficult” with Tourists...

This isn’t a Goa-only issue. Anywhere in the world, locals get wary of outsiders—look at recent sentiments in the US, Australia, Canada against Indians. But that doesn’t stop Indians from going there, right? Similarly, Goa simply requires a bit of sensitivity from tourists and new residents. Respect the culture, be mindful, and you’ll realise Goans are really nice fun loving people .

3. “The Beaches Are Too Crowded”

Yes, many beaches—Baga, Calangute, Candolim—are overcrowded thanks to overtourism and limited management. If you’re coming only for the beaches, you’ll probably be disappointed. However, instead of sunsets, try sunrise. At 6 AM, even Baga feels like a private beach. And honestly, the soul of Goa isn’t the beaches. It lives in the quaint lanes from Tivim to Moira, Salvador to Socorro—the other side of the highway, where life slows down and Goa truly shines.

4. “Everything Is Being Built Up and Greenery Is Disappearing”

Unfortunately, this is true—not just for Goa, but everywhere. Human nature tends to overdevelop until beauty is exhausted. Mumbai was once nice; now it’s terrible. Goa may face the same fate in 15–30 years.
But today? Goa is still incomparable. Until the inevitable happens, there’s plenty of beauty left to cherish—and plenty worth preserving.

5. Property Prices Are Through the Roof

Yes, they’ve skyrocketed. But it’s also predictable. People from dysfunctional megacities are drawn to Goa’s nature, slower pace, architecture, and manageable traffic. Demand goes up, so do prices. Still, with careful searching, you can find apartments cheaper than the “extended suburbs” of major cities—often with far better design and quality than the contractor-finish boxes in metro regions, with views of slums and horrible smoke to inhale from every corner.

6. So… Should You Move to Goa?

If you seek peace, can embrace a slower pace, and have patience—Goa will win you over. In time, you might even become one of the residents who cherish Goa deeply and fight to protect what makes it special.