Candolim
Beach is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches of North Goa.
Candolim Beach is more peaceful than rest of other Goan beaches. This long
and straight beach is backed by scrub-covered dunes. As located in North
Goa, Candolim is the first beach when enters from Panaji. Aguda Fort and
Calangute Beach are the prime attractions here. Beginning at Fort Aguada and
ending at Chapora Beach, Candolim Beach is a part of a long stretch of beach
coastline along Arabian Sea. This beach is really ideal place for those who
are slowly getting tired of the crowded beaches like Anjuna and Calangute.
Some of the hotels here offer Yoga and Meditation session. Beach also offers
some adventure activities like Fishing, Parasailing and Water skiing. One
can also enjoy sunbathing and swimming here. A number of inns at Candolim
have really excellent facilities. The beach offers some of the best seafood
of Goa. The town is also the birth place of Abbe Faria, one of the Great
Goan Freedom Fighters and also the Father of Hypnotism.
Main
Excursions
Candolim Beach houses some of the famous tourist attractions of Goa. Fort
Aguada, built in 1612 by the Portuguese is the prime attraction of the
beach. This mighty fort in Goa is worth visiting. Candolim and Calangute are
two beaches which lie on the northern side of this fort. This beach is also
suitable for fishing and other activities. Some trips organized by
professionals also include breaks for swimming and offer lunch in a heritage
house and delightful dolphin watching boat trips. Beach also offers some of
the fun activities which include parasailing, water scooters, snokerelling,
fishing and crocodile spotting trips and boat rides. Neighboring beaches
offer additional water-sports action. This beach is also well known for its
Yoga and Meditation sessions.
Adventure Activities in Candolim Beach
Candolim Beach offers variety of sports and adventure activities for its
visitors. Providing numerous opportunities for snorkeling, fishing and
diving, the beach has established itself as a hot destination for all types
of tourists. Goa Candolim beach offers a variety of sports activities, right
from parasailing to water-skiing. If you are expert in doing and handling
these all activities then it is perfectly all right but if you want some
help then there are special guides to help you through these daring water
sports activities. Besides these main adventure attractions, Candolim beach
also offers special boating excursion especially during the evenings which
offers you beautiful views of the sunset.
The Best Time To Visit
If you want to visit Candolim, the best time to visit is from December to
February.
Where To Stay
Accommodation in Candolim beach is not a big issue but it is little bit
expensive for most of the season. A variety of accommodation is available
here. A number of budget hotels along with star-rated hotels are near the
beach. Several hotels are available which offers good luxurious rooms and
restaurants. Some of them have even small pools, making it an enjoyable, but
cheap holiday experience at Goa. Hotels in Candolim Beach are known for
their luxury with legendry hospitality. The famous Beach Resorts in Candolim
include:
- Phoenix Park Inn Resort (4 Star)
- Aldeia Santa Rita Resort Goa (3 Star)
- Whispering Palm Beach Resort (3 Star)
- Highland Beach Resort (3 Star)
- Victor Exotica Beach Resort (3 Star)
- Casablanca Beach Resort (2 Star)
Where To Eat
Candolim is one of those beaches which offer exceptional choices in beach
side cafes and restaurant-bars with an ambiance ranging from lively and
sporty to the romantic. These restaurants serve mouth watering multi-cuisine
dishes to its customers. This beach is also popular for its seafood like
other beaches of Goa.
How To Reach
A number of buses help people to reach from Mapusa and Calangute to
Candolim. Mapusa, a KTC bus station, is the nearest interstate bus station.
Buses from Panjim stop at the bus stand opposite to the Casa Sea Shell
frequently. Some of the buses also continue south to Fort Aguada Beach
Resort. Services depart from here onwards very frequently for the capital
via Nerul village. Taxi service is also available outside the major resort
hotels.
