Calangute Holidays - Travel Guide

The resort of Calangute is situated in North Goa, just up the coast from the region’s capital Panaji. Calangute Beach, Goa has grown from a quiet fishing village into one of the most popular and commercial of all the resorts in Goa. Calangute Holidays offer the chance to kick back and relax on a long stretch of fine sand and experience the laidback atmosphere of this former Portuguese colony. In terms of accommodation, Calangute presents a range of options, depending on the sort of holiday you prefer. The are clean but basic apartments in Calangute available close to the beach and to local amenities, but during the busy periods in November and December the supply is short, so it is important to book early wherever possible.

Although Calangute Hotels often have swimming pools, Hotels are generally located not too far from the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, as is the case with most accommodation in Calangute. This means you can simply roll out of your Calangute hotel in the morning to lie back on the sand with a good book, or enjoy a great selection of water sports in the calm, clear coastal waters.

The north Goa region tends to be livelier than the south, and Calangute has plenty going on. The nightlife at the Baga end of the beach is the most energetic, with a handful of venues such as Pete’s bar offering a laidback place to unwind until the early hours. There are lots of little stalls on the road between the town and the beach where you can pick up souvenirs and gifts such as local handicrafts, including some quality textiles and Tibetan curiosities. It is customary to haggle so don’t be afraid to stand your ground to get a fair price.

There are some great seafood dishes available in the restaurants and bars near the beach entrance on the Baga road. Here you can sit down to enjoy the tasty local delicacies fresh from the sea along with some excellent vegetarian cuisine in a friendly little beach shack. Calangute Holidays are mainly about enjoying the simple things in life, sun, sea, sand and a friendly, welcoming place to lay your hat. It’s reputation as a hippie hangout dictates the easy pace and friendly atmosphere, while the superb climate guarantees the other obvious attractions of Calangute. Goa Holidays in Calangute are available online at Holiday Hypermarket.

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