Calangute Beach,Goa

Calangute Beach, located 15 km from Panjim, is the longest beach in North Goa, running from Candolim to Baga. Because of its sheer size and popularity, it attracts tourists and backpackers from all over the world.

Calangute Beach in Goa is known as the “Queen of Beaches” and is one of the top ten bathing beaches in the world. As one of Goa’s busiest and most commercial beaches, it is packed with restaurants, shacks, and clubs serving cocktails, beer, and seafood. Calangute Beach is also recognised for its water sports activities, such as parasailing, water surfing, banana rides, and jet skiing.

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While the days are spent at the beach, the evenings are reserved for lively parties and letting your hair down. Calangute is also a popular place to stay in Goa because it is conveniently located near other beaches in the north, including Baga, Anjuna, Candolim, Aguada, and many more.

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Calangute Beach Nightlife 

Attending one of the many parties on Calangute Beach in Goa when the sun goes down is one of the most popular things to do. You’ll find everything you need for a wonderful night here, including crazy dancing, psychedelic music, excellent beverages, and delectable food. Some of the most popular party venues are:

1. Tio Tilly’s Bar and Kitchen: With excellent interiors and facilities such as a full bar, live entertainment, live sports screening, smoking area, board games, live music and outdoor seating, Tio Tilly’s is the ideal place for a crazy night out. The average cost for two individuals is INR 1000, which includes alcohol.
2. Carvalho’s: Carvalho’s serves Goan, Continental, North Indian, and Chinese delicacies alongside exquisite drinks and mocktails. The average cost for two individuals is INR 600, including drinks.

3. Spice It: For casual meals and chilled drinks, Spice It is the place to be, with a full bar, buffet, outdoor seating, nightlife and a smoking section. The average cost for two individuals is INR 1800, including booze.

In addition to these, popular restaurants include Cantare, Hipster, Souza Lobo, Tonic – Hard Rock Hotel, IVY, Moon Pub, and Clove.

Calangute Beach Water Sports 

Calangute Beach’s diverse range of water activities is undoubtedly one of its most fascinating features.

• One of the most popular activities here is parasailing, which involves being hooked to a kite-like device and towed behind a boat.
• Other great activities to do here include fishing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, water snorkelling, and water skiing.
• In addition to visiting the island for fishing or angling, you may go dolphin and crocodile spotting.

How to Reach Calangute Beach in Goa

Calangute is one of North Goa’s most popular beaches, and it is well connected by a variety of transportation choices and highways.

• If you are travelling from Panjim, it is only 16 km away and can be easily reached by taking a local bus or renting bikes or vehicles from Panjim.
• Thivim Railway Station is also nearby, at about 19 miles, and a taxi from there would cost between INR 300 and 400.
• The Dabolim Airport is approximately 39 kilometres from Calangute. The cost of getting from the airport to Calangute is expected to be between INR 1,200 and 2,000.

Need to Know 

• Visit over Christmas and New Year’s to get the full beach experience.
• Avoid visiting the area between June and September since the sea is harsh. However, during the monsoon season, the area takes on a unique appeal.
• Calangute Beach has many changing rooms near the main entrance that cost around INR 25 per person.
• A locker facility is available for storing personal belongings.