For several decades North Goa has been attracting European tourists with its beauty and exoticism. Calangute is one of the small resort towns of this Indian state. Rest in this area cannot be called aristocratic, so you can’t expect high-quality service. People who are looking for solitude and peace will not like it here. But Calangute will become a favorite resort for cheerful, active, restless tourists who want to spend a memorable vacation in a delightfully beautiful place for a moderate price.
Location Calangute
Goa is one of the cleanest states in India. Calangute is located in its center, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. The beach line passing through the town is about 10 km long and stretches from Sinquerim to Baga. The resort has a very good location, because from it it is convenient to get to any corner of North Goa. From Dabolim International Airport to Calangute, it takes no more than an hour to drive, moreover, it is located 18 km from the capital of the state of Panaji. From this village, you can easily get to other beaches and places of entertainment located in nearby towns.
Calangute was originally an ordinary fishing village. Rich townspeople came here to rest from the unbearable heat, because a fresh sea breeze always blows on the coast. In the 60s of the last century, North Goa was discovered by Western tourists. Calangute became the center of hippies, for local residents the behavior of foreigners was both frightening and interesting, so people from nearby villages came to look at visitors. Over time, the village turned into a pretty town with a developed infrastructure. Today it is a popular Indian resort for budget holidays.
Resort climate
Subequatorial monsoon climate prevails in Goa. Calangute lives almost all year round at a temperature of about 30 ° C, fluctuations are possible by 5 ° C in both directions. Despite the warm weather, it is not recommended to come here from May to October, because at this time the rainy season begins, and you won’t be able to sunbathe on the beach properly, and it’s not very convenient to look at local attractions under endless downpours.
From November to April, sunny weather prevails, the air is very dry, the amount of precipitation is minimal. At this time, the temperature rises to maximum levels - 35-37 ° C. April is considered the hottest month of the year, so tourists who cannot stand high temperatures are not recommended to go on vacation to Goa at this time. Calangute is most attractive from November to early March. The temperature is stable and the sea has been cleared of prolonged downpours.
BeachesCalangute
Calangute beach is located near the Arabian Sea as a wide sandy strip of volcanic dirty color in the shape of a crescent. Goa (India) boasts many comfortable and clean coasts, but in this resort town they are the most crowded. Wave lovers will like the sea in Calangute, because it is rarely calm here, but you will not find it too raging either. The descent is gentle and very comfortable for both adults and children.
Calangute beach cannot be called secluded and not crowded. Goa receives a variety of reviews from travelers, because those who are looking for a quiet place for meditation are unlikely to like a resort where you can’t take a step freely. In Calangute, on the beach there is a huge number of cafes, bars, restaurants, shops with all sorts of things. In addition, barkers and sellers are constantly walking around, whose impudence can only be envied.
But no one will be bored here, the locals will not deprive anyone of their attention and will allow you to haggle to your heart's content, reducing the price by almost half. In the afternoon, you can engage yourself in water activities: parasailing, windsurfing, water skiing. More calm tourists will be invited to do yoga, meditation, use the services of a massage therapist.
Sightseeing tours
Unfortunately, Calangute cannot boast of a variety of local attractions. In the town, tourists can visit the Church of St. Alex, notable for its inlaid altar and interesting architecture. Many travelers enjoy attending Indian music and dance evenings. For art lovers, there is the Kerkar Gallery, which hosts exhibitions of artists' works.
For those who want to know more about Goa, Calangute (tourist reviews confirm the impeccable service during excursions) will help organize a trip to any corner of India. The convenient location of this resort town allows you to travel to waterfalls, through the jungle, spice plantations, to the abandoned city of Hampi, bustling Mumbai.
Kitchen
Goa is famous for its delicious exotic dishes. Calangute will satisfy the needs of tourists with different culinary preferences. You can have a snack on the beach in the nearby cafes and bars. Fans of gourmet dishes should go to the center of the town, where restaurants with Italian, European, Tibetan and Goan cuisine are located. In beach cafes, visitors are offered a rich selection of seafood and fish dishes, and friendly owners will also entertain interesting stories.
Entertainment
You can't call Calangute a fashionable party resort, but still you won't be bored here. There are many places of entertainment in the town, each of which stands out for its color and special atmosphere of celebration and fun. Fans of outdoor parties should head to Calangute Beach. Goa (India) is the birthplace of Goa trance, people have fun here from evening to morning.
At the same time, all the parties inCalangute are held at a fairly high respectable level. This resort is also considered the center of shopping in North Goa. Calangute receives positive reviews from tourists due to the huge number of supermarkets, shops, shops selling food, souvenirs, jewelry, clothes.
Reviews of tourists about the beaches
How many people, so many opinions. Someone likes peace, peaceful atmosphere, solitude, someone cannot imagine life without noisy companies, screams of traders, hustle and bustle. In Calangute, the beach is sandy, the entrance to the sea is gentle, sun loungers with umbrellas are provided on the coast, there are many bars and cafes, so no one will die of hunger. Experienced tourists warn of crowds, the presence of beggars and annoying barkers, which are sometimes very difficult to get rid of. The peak of the season is December, January, when the largest number of Indians and Russians come to Goa. If you come in November or February, you can enjoy relative peace and quiet.
Reviews of tourists about the resort as a whole
Calangute is considered one of the best resort towns in North Goa. It has a developed infrastructure, a high level of service, a choice of accommodation is provided in a wide price range, you can stay in expensive 5-star hotels, as well as in separate bungalows or economical hotels. At the peak of the season it is not easy to walk around the city, especially in its central part, where there is a pandemonium of locals and foreigners. Compared to other Indian resorts, Calanguteis the most developed and well-equipped of them. Anyone who wants to have fun, relax body and soul, look at the exotic, should go to the address: India, Goa, Calangute.
