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A coastal city for beaches, seafood markets, temples, hillside villages, and easy domestic extensions.

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A coastal city for beaches, seafood markets, temples, hillside villages, and easy domestic extensions. Use the related guides below to decide how long to stay, what to combine nearby, and which experiences need advance booking.

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