Quick Facts
Location - 45km from Panjim.
How To Reach - The nearest airport is at Dabolim. The nearest
railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji. Calangute Beach is
about ten minutes from Mapusa, and thirty minutes from the state capital,
Panaji. There are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Calangute.
Where To Stay - There are plenty of guest houses and hotels in
Calangute and Baga Beach.
When To Go - December to February
One of the most popular beach resorts in India, the place is crowded
especially in the peak season. The queen of beaches, Calangute lies
beautifully on the shores of Arabian Sea, under the shade of palm trees, is
the land of fishermen. Also people often connect it with village of art and
coconut trees because of traditional art form of the village and countless
coconut trees. In a green semi circle, the villages of Arpora -Nagoa,
Saligao and Candolim do their bit to enhance the divine beauty of Calangute.
There are beautiful hillock laces the beach. Calangute once very popular
among foreigners and from here the infamous hippie culture of Goa have
started. During 90s it became a charter torurist cliche.
Baga is a small but perfect beach sandwiched between two more beaches,
Colva on one side and Calangute on the other. Unlike Calangute, it is far
for infuriating crowd. The Baga beach is famous for fishing as many
travelers from distance places marinate under the sun with all their fishing
gears. A small creek flows into the sea at the top of the village, below a
broad spur of soft white sand, from where a dirt track strikes across an
expanse of paddy fields towards Anjuna.
Sights And Activities
Water Sports
Variety of water sports including parasailing, jet skiing and boat trips
are offered about halfway along the beach between Calangute and Baga by
Altants Water Sports and H2O Tripper.
Ayurvedic Natural Health Center
The Ayurvedic Health Center is just 5km from Calangute beach, offers
various residential packages that include accommodation and courses. There
are variety of courses available such as reflexology, aromatherapy,
acupressure and yoga. In addition there are treatment with herbal medicines
and a free consultant also available.
Goa Dive Center
Goa Drive Center runs by a German that offers various trips and courses on
diving.
Kerkar Art Complex
The small art complex exhibits many colorful paintings and sculptures of
local artist Subodh Kerkar. There is also an auditorium, restaurant and
small hotel inside the complex. The open air auditorium is specially for the
classical Indian music concerts.
Nightlife In Calangute
Calangute and Baga nightlife is legendary. There are plenty of bars and
pubs scattered around the place. The famous West End Club, on a hilltpo just
outside Saligao 4km inland from St Anthony. Compare to Calangute, Baga
nightlife is more happening. Baga nightlife is attributed to only one club
Tito's.
