Weather :
28° C
Best Time to Visit :
End of monsoon to enjoy the water sports
Facilities :
Changing Rooms are available at a cost of INR 25 per person
Loungers and Sunbeds
Beach Shacks
Water Sports
Two-wheeler and four-wheeler parking
Water Sports Cost (Approx) :
Jet Ski: INR 400 for a ride without a professional rider along
Banana Ride: INR 550 per person
Parasailing: INR 1200 (including boating+parachute)
Calangute Beach, Overview
Located 15 km from Panjim, Calangute Beach is the longest beach in North Goa, stretching from Candolim to Baga. Due to its sheer size and popularity, it is a hub for tourists and backpackers from all over the world.Popularly known as the "Queen of Beaches", Goa's Calangute beach is one of the top ten bathing beaches in the world. Being one of the busiest and most commercial beaches of Goa, it is packed with foodie joints, shacks and clubs serving cocktails, beer and seafood. Calangute beach is also known for its water sports activities like parasailing, water surfing, banana ride and jet-skiing.While the days here are filled with beach fun, the nights call for upbeat parties and let your hair fall out. Calangute is also popular to stay in Goa as it keeps you well connected to other beaches in the north like Baga, Anjuna, Candolim, Aguada and many more.
Nightlife
One of the most must-do things to do at Calangute Beach in Goa is to attend one of its party after sunset. Be it crazy dancing, psychedelic music, delicious drinks or great food, you'll find all the elements of a memorable night right here. Some of the most favorite party places are:1. Teo Tilly's Bar and Kitchen: Exquisite interiors and amenities such as a full bar, live entertainment, live sports screenings, smoking area, board games, live music and outdoor seating make Teo Tilly the perfect choice for a wild night out. The average cost of two people including liquor is INR 1200.2. Carvalho's: Enjoy Goan, Continental, North Indian and Chinese cuisine while sipping on delicious cocktails and mocktails at Carvalho's. The average price of two people including liquor is Rs 700.3. Spice It: Casual dining and chilled out drinks call for a night out at Spice It, where you have full access to resources such as a full bar, buffet, outdoor seating, nightlife and smoking areas. The average cost of two people including liquor is INR 2000.Apart from these, some other popular places to visit include Cantare, Hipster, Souza Lobo, Tonic - Hard Rock Hotel, IVY, Moon Pub and Long.
Beach Water Sports
One cannot resist the variety of water sports at Calangute Beach, which is probably one of the most exciting aspects of this place.One of the most followed activities here is parasailing in which a person is tied to a kite-like structure and dragged behind a boat.Other interesting activities to do here include some good old fishing, kayaking which is paddling through the water in a canoe-like boat, sailing, windsurfing which involves skimming the surface of the water in a boat-like structure called windsurf, water Snorkelling and water skiing.Apart from visiting the island for fishing or fishing, you can also go for activities like watching dolphins and crocodiles.
Shopping at Calangute Beach :
Calangute is a pretty good place to buy for antiques, junk jewelry, keepsakes, and beachwear.You can also get amazing deals on handicrafts made in Kashmir, Tibet, Indonesia and Rajasthan.The roadside markets are a perfect place for shopping for beautiful beach dresses, earrings, necklaces, etc.
