Calangute Beach lies just nine miles north of the capital city Panaji, and is called as Queen of Beaches. It is about 4 miles in length and covered with palm trees. It is a pristine beach with golden sand. Earlier this beach was a hippy hangouts, but now it is a great vacation spot for many tourists. Many tourists and locals spend their time by bathing in the quiet solitude of the sea, sun and sand on this lovely beach.
Saturday Bazaar near the Post Office with plenty of good bargains.
Tibetan market
Shopping Kashmiri shawls and carpets
Kerkar Art Complex exhibiting popular arts and crafts
Crocodile and Dolphin spotting tours
Parasailing, water skiing and wind surfing.
Accommodation in Calangunte Beach:
Many quality hotels and resorts are available.
Check the following hotels to see whether any of them are suitable to you.
Travelers at Hotelscombined Review :
Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort, Calangute
Colonia Santa Maria Hotel, Calangute
Travelers at Tripadvisor Reviews:
Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort, Calangute
Colonia Santa Maria Hotel, Calangute
Travelers at Tripadvisor Reviews:
Casa Severina Calangute
Hotel Santiago Calangute, Goa
Colonia Santa Maria, Calangute, Goa
Reaching There.
By Air: The nearest airport is Dabolim, 29 km away from Panjim which is connected to major Indian cities through a number of regular flights.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Karmali, 11 km away from Panjim.
By Road: Local buses operate regularly. 10 minutes from Mapusa and 30 minutes from Panaji.