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Guide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visit

About Calangute

Calangute is a census town in the state of Goa, India. Also known as Kohlongutt in Konkani, this small town ha

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population of less than 16,000 people, as per the 2001 census. Calangute centres in North Goa and is known foolden beaches. This is the largest and most commercialized beach in Goa, which is visited by tourists from abroad

well.

History of Calangute

The town called Calangute became popular due to its invasion by the Portuguese. Since, then the place was ca

Calangute from its original name Kolongutt, which it was referred as before the invasion. The literal meaning of ame links to the word Cal which refers to the Hindu Goddess, Kali. Kali was a Hindu Deity that was worshippedsher-men residing in here, thus the name appears significant.

There are many stories that link to the tale that how Calangute got its actual name. Another one is the link to the wKlayan Gutti which refers to a village of art. Another possibility is its origin from Konvallo Ghott that signifies a cochat has strong pith. As coconut possess a strong pith or marrow with a soft, edible substance in the heart, so the saagain appears credible.

Things to do in Calangute

Calangute is a 4-mile long beach that lies between Candolim and Baga. This place is often referred as the QueeBeaches in the state of Goa. The surrounding beaches Vagator and Candolim also depict some secluded, must places to enjoy and relax. Varied cuisines, entertainment, wide accommodation options, amazing shopping experieare some activities makes this small census town of Calangute in Goa a tour-able one.

The architectural glory of the place can be easily witnessed in the Church of St. Alex that with its dome and towers are an architectural splendour. The Kerkar Art Complex is yet another attraction that lures visitors to its famous art raft exhibitions held from time to time. Indian classical dance and exquisite musical concerts are some exclu

events that occur at Calangute frequently.

The peak season that witnesses the maximum amount of visitors in Calangute is the festive time, during Christmas

New Year celebrations. In addition, the May month is a distinguished time among visitors. During the monsoon monrom June- September the place remains isolated as the rough sea and tides make it dangerous to swim and enjohe beach.

Travelling to Calangute

Dabolim Airport serves as the closest airport to reach Calangute, which is 29 km away from Panaji. There are regights from all major cities of India. Tourists can hire a taxi to reach Calangute. Karmali is the nearest railway stationistance of 11 km away from Panaji.

Travelling within Calangute

Tourists can hire motor bikes to travel around the town which costs about Rs 400 per day. Taxi services are aavailable for tourists who not comfortable with two wheelers. Taxis cost about Rs 6 to Rs 11 per km.

Accommodation options in Calangute

Tourists in Calngute can avail various accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to 5 star hotels. They also opt for accommodations close to the Calangute Beach.

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State: GoaFamous for/as: Beach

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Home to the tourists

Everyones dream beach till they get to Goa. All the water-sport experiences have happened here and people habout it from anyone and every one whose ever been to Goa. The most Indianized beach for sure.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: You will get food from all over India and the world here. Theres the beach and a ltretch of market selling everything from handkerchiefs to paintings to antiques. Just walking around the 2km stretcoad is fun after the beach. Make sure your bargaining skills are sharpened well, coz the shop people are masters ofrade

Activities & things to do: Theres the beach, food, market, resorts, sports, drinks and parties, pretty much all that youask for on a holiday and be entertained 24*7.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Calangute is well connected to all of Goa. If its your 1st trip to Goa, mure you stay around here, you will love it.

An answer to everything you would want to do and see on a Goa trip" -Shagun Segan,Nagpur, Apr 19, 2011

Calangute- Baga Beach - Goa

The place is beautiful but tends to get crowded mainly in the Calangute Area as lot of tourist buses stop here for isitors. The day should be spent lazing around in the Baga Beach or the one km stretch in between the both of them

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Sight seeing should be done on a lazed out pace of your own. You can hire bikeany of the teashops in Calangute ( Alex) for Rs 150 depending on the condition. You should then check out Old GoaFrancis Church,visit Vasco and then return after taking the one hour cruise on Mandovi River. Shopping please avother than a few trinkets available in the sidewalks of Calangute.

Activities & things to do: Mind should be clearly set on a lazy holiday to be spent on the beaches, late breakfast on

beach shacks, lunch near the beach and dinner a little away. You can hit the night spots, disco near Baga but take yown partner. Couples are more accepted in the whole of Goa unless you are a good looking single Indian woman.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: You can travel by train- Bangalore to Vasco but Calangute by BusPanjim gets ardous . So travell Sleeper Bus from Bangalore - Panjim then bargain with a taxi for Rs.200 to CalangThen shack up in any of the small hotels.All such places cater to the European needs i.e clean toilet and clean beds and are cheap Rs 250 - 350 per day. A bit of preference is given by the hotels restaurants staff to the foriegn tourists - so if you do tip as most Indians Dohen on the second meal you can see the changes.Calangute is not a safe beach, deep. so use Baga ." -Surej Krishnadass,Bangalore, Apr 28, 2006

Top attractions in Calangute recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersCalangute Beach

Type: BeachEntry: FreeRanked: 1 Of 7Ratings: 5.87/7 (327 Reviews)

THIS BEACH IS VERY CLEAN AND VERY GOOD FOR ENJOYMENT. THERE ARE VERY GOOD PLAYACTIVITY FOR EVERY PERSON. FOOD IS ALSO AVAILABLE THERE AND ALL TYPE OF FACILITY AAVAILABLE THERE/." -Pritesh Mehta,Baroda, 5 days ago

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Baga Beach

Type: BeachEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 7Ratings: 5.97/7 (144 Reviews)

its really ultimate & we enjoy alot.. Easily accessible & had a great time in the beach as well as the Resort. It wawonderful exp. Make to thing for revisit. for the relaxation. " -Sri Ram,Bangalore, 2 weeks ago

Fort Aguada

Type: FortEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 7Ratings: 5.52/7 (63 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Public Holiday

10:00 To 17:30

It was nice to view those big ships from the fort , pleasant view . Best time to visit sunrise and before sunset , ielling with kids , do take care while walking through steps " -Santosh ,Delhi, 3 weeks ago

Church of St. Alex

Type: ChurchEntry: FreeRanked: 4 Of 7Ratings: 5.54/7 (24 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 18:30 , Saturday - 06:00 To 18:30 , Sunday - 06:00 To 18:30 , Public Holiday

06:00 To 18:30

Church of St. Alex is the place where there is history about the St. Alex and gives the holy feeling for the God and rplace to pray to the God with holistic atmosphere over there." - Carell Andres,, 2 months ago

Baga Retreat House

Type: Offbeat AttractionEntry: Free

Ranked: 5 Of 7Ratings: 5.42/7 (12 Reviews)

Situated at the top of the hill and facing the Arabian sea, a quiet place to relax and watch the sun go down. Sit onocks and get a panoramic view from Aquada to Baga." -Darryl Desa,Mumbai, 1 month ago

Kerkar Art Complex

Type: Art GalleryEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 7Ratings: 5.06/7 (7 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 23:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 23:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To 23:00 , Public Holiday

10:00 To 23:00

The Kerkar Art Complex is a such a nice place for Painting, photograph and art lovers. it is a complex which ofopen-air dance recitals every Tuesday night." - Carell Andres,, 2 months ago

Medicinal Springs

Type: Picnic SpotEntry: FreeRanked: 7 Of 7Ratings: 5.21/7 (3 Reviews)

it was a good picnic spot, beach beauty which i have never seen in my life, really it was a awesome trip. i have reenjoyed this trip. these picnic sots are really charming. i was thinking to stay there for lifetime." - Anshu Mang

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Neelams The Grand

Price: Rs. 6,500 - 7,500Ranked: 1 Of 311Ratings: 5.3/7 (428 Reviews)

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Phone: 0832-2281800Website: Www.neelamsthegrand.com

"we have stayed this hotel with group our guest are stunning this appearance .it is designed very nice.and the rooms are nice and the location in the hotel is appreciate because we can access the shops,beach by walkable .the food has to be..." -Rakjkumar raju ,Delhi, 5 days ago

Royal Monterio


ddress:Arpora-Baga Road,Calangute,Bardez

Phone: 0832-6716200Website: Www.royalresorts.com.au

"I stayed at hotel for 4 nights with my wife and really enjoyed the amenities of the hotel The staff wasvery helpful as well as the location of the hotel. Will definitely recommend this place to everyone. Thefood at the caf was very good. Keep..." -Abhinav ,Kolkata, 4 days ago

Avantika Resort


ddress: Porba Vaddo,Calangute

Phone: 0832-2282955

"Great place to be with good ambience ,and a great pool side view great location near the beach side,all in all it is a good place to be as it is a kind of junction between bagha and calangute beach..the stis also supporting and has all the..." -Aakash Desai,, 2 weeks ago

10 Calangute

Price: Rs. Upto 4,300Ranked: 4 Of 311Ratings: 5.62/7 (416 Reviews)

ddress: Shree Nichaldas ArcadeGauravaddoCalangute

Phone: 0832-2275860

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"hotel is very good..food is very tasty .room is nice well decorated , well furnished, view is very beautiand nice. i love the place. pool is really big. hotel is very clean . you can enjoy the view of sea. i love tplace. i love this..." -Sanjit Biswas,, 1 week ago

Anup Holiday Homes


ddress: Umta VaddoCalanguteBardez

Phone: 0832-2281095Website: Www.anupholidayhomes.com

"Budget hotel. Location is good, situated near the calangute beach. Rooms are quite small and poormaintained. Curtains and sheets were very old. TV (CRT) was not working and had to be replaced. Fin the restaurant was good. People (most) were..." -Saumya swain ,Delhi, 5 days ago

Resort De Coracao


ddress: Gaura Waddo,Calangute,

Phone: 0832-6713333Website: Www.resortdecoracao.com

"its a very good hotel .enjoyed a lot in the pool and being with my friends over here.Not bad and roomwith excellent interior .its a very good hotel .enjoyed a lot in the pool and being with my friends over

here.Not bad and room with excellent..." -Indeep Chowdary,Khammam, 3 days ago

Kamat Holiday Homes


ddress: GaurawadoCalanguteBardez

Phone: 0832-2277227

Website: Http://Www.kamatholidayhomes.com/Kamat/"The overall experience at the hotel was good. The hotel was also conveniently located. There was abeach nearby the hotel. The staffs were hygienic and good. The tiles of the bathroom were very worsThere was no delay at check in and checkout..." -Laxminarayan bhat ,, 2 weeks ago

Falcon Resort


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ddress: Beach Car ParkUmata VaddoCalangute

Phone: 0832-2277327Website: Www.falcongoa.com

"We (Me & friends) liked this property so much. Whenever I plan next time sure I will select this propeI have recommended by friends means almost all my friends to be here only. We are planning with o

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Alor Holiday Resort


ddress: PoriatNaika VaddoCalangute

Phone: 0832-2277216Website: Www.armacargroup.com

"Nice location..baga beach is also near to go..its perfect plc ..ane all facilities r good..food is alsogood..ane its give aforable package..thats very good..ane room facalities is also good..atmoshphee oresort is also perfect..over all resort..." -Ridhzy Lalwala,Surat, 1 month ago

Terra Paraiso Resort


ddress: Gauravvaddo, CalanguteBardez

Phone: 0832-2281811Website: Www.resortterraparaiso.com

"The hotel had an excellent location, very close to the beach. There were various beach activities. Thbeach activities was reasonable. The reception was good The room service excellent The food that wserved was excellent and excellent..." -Selin ,Delhi, 1 week ago

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