Goa: Retirement Beach Paradise

Goa is a southwestern beach in India boasting the smallest population of any Indian State. Goa is also a primary retirement spot for a large population of European retirees. While lounging on the beach it isn't uncommon to see a heavily tanned European enjoying cheap drinks by the water's edge.
These retirees select Goa due to how far their money can go within India. The required nest egg to live out a life happily in Goa is much lower than that of a country in Europe.

Another draw to these retirees is the Portugese influence from earlier colonies. Many of the resort houses for sale are built in the Portugese fashion. The influence of European colonies furthered the architecture of Goa creating a situation where residents could have access to high quality homes, at standard Indian prices.
The Portugese also left a cultural art house behind in the center of town. This center of Portugese-Goan culture is a great location to visit during any trip to Goa.
The final piece to the Goan puzzle is the nightlife. Patrons start their day on the beach, and end in the seedy confines of a discotheque to the sound of techno. Most of the 5-star resorts within the city have their own clubs or discotheques. This alignment of inexpensive 5 star resorts on the beach with exotic nightlife leaves one without the ability to ask for more.