Calangute is a famous beach in north Goa. It remains crowded throughout the year. The sea-beach is decked up with rows of beach chairs lying under the colourful beach umbrellas. The beach slopes down to the deep blue water of Arabian Sea.

The shops on both the sides of the road leading to the beach exhibit plethora of items made from shells, conch shells and Goanese handicrafts. On the right hand side of the sea beach stands a dense forest of Caucasian trees.

Calangute is 16 km from Panaji. Buses ply from the Kadamba Bus Stand of Panaji to Calangute via Sincoram. Bus service is also available from Mapusa. The distance is 10 km. Private cars can be hired from Panaji to Calangute.

October to March

Government Accommodation

Calangute Residency Annex
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
Tel: (0832) 2276009
Rent: Non-AC double bedroom costs Rs. 650/-; AC double bedroom is Rs. 810/-; dormitory is Rs 120/-.


Private Accommodation

Golden Eye
Tel: (0832) 2277308
Rent: Double bedroom costs Rs. 300–3,500/-

Crystal Holiday Home
Tel: (0832) 2275784
Rent: Non-AC double bedroom costs Rs. 600/-; AC double bedroom is Rs. 800/-.

White House
Tel: (0832) 2277938
Rent: Non-AC double bedroom costs Rs. 500–800/-; AC double bedroom is Rs. 950/-.

Kerkar Art Complex

It is an exhibition cum sale gallery of paintings and sculptures of local artists and sculptors respectively.

Calangute offers wide range of water sports and adventure sports facilities. Enthusiastic tourists can participate in adventure sports like boat-trips, water-skiing, wind surfing, parasailing, banana boat rides.