The lovely Calangute beach, also known as the 'Queen of Beaches' is just a 45 minutes drive away from Panaji. Once a picturesque fishing village, this beach is now one of the most important hotspots of Goan tourism. This idyllic beach was discovered by the colorful hippies of the sixties who were mesmerized by its pristine beauty. Soon enough, international tourists started visiting the Calangute beach in hordes. On any given day, you will find this beach crowded with both international and domestic tourists.
The Calangute beach is a great place to indulge in some exciting water sports such as parasailing, water skiing and wind surfing. Several restaurants and bars crowding the entrance to the beach offer some amazing seafood. But you can try some of the delicious local cuisine sold by some of the food stalls on the beach. You can also buy Indian handicrafts and souvenirs at some of the stalls scattered around the beach. If you are looking for solitude, Calangute is not the perfect place for you. But it is advisable that you visit this beach at least once during your Goa travel because this beach represents everything that Goa stands for, namely color, joy and beauty.
How to reach Calangute Beach
Air: The nearest Airport is Dabolin, 29km away from Panaji.
Rail: The nearest Railhead is at Karmali, 11km from Panaji.
Road:There are regular bus services to Calangute from Panaji (16km) and Mapusa (8km).
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