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Introduction
Known all around the world, for her exotic beaches and the amazing ambience of fun and frolic that surrounds them, Goa is a tourist’s paradise. Located in the heart of this unique land and considered to be one of the best beaches in the world, is Goa’s famous Calangute Beach. Just a 45 minutes bus ride away from Panjim, Goa’s capital city, Calangute Beach is one of the main places of interest in Goa. Known as Goa’s commercial center, Calangute Beach is the heart of the province, known for a culture that symbolizes the essence of Goa.
Major tourist attractions
Though the beach itself is extremely ordinary, yet the activities and the attractions that are carried on in and around it are responsible for making Calangute Beach Goa’s most popular tourist spot. A favorite of the hippies, Calangute beach is known for its unique hippy culture that can be exemplified in the woods adjoining the beaches. Besides this, the Calangute beach is also known for its water sports some of which include:
Parasailing
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing
The other attractions in and around the place include:
Kerkar Art Gallery
Church Of St. Alex
Tiracol Fort
Alorna Fort
Tiracol Beach
Arambol Beach
Mandrem Beach
Deus Church, Vagalor Beach
Anjuna Beach
Baga Beach
Sinquerim Beach
Miramar Beach
Mae De Deu Church,
Shri Shanta Durga Temple
Maracela Temple
Nearby attractions
The Calangute Beach is well-connected to a number of nearby beaches like:
The Baga Beach
Candolim
Travel tips
Though, Goa delights her visitors all through the year, the best time to visit this land of frolic would be during the period between October to January. Calangute Beach is accessible:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Dabolim, 29 kilometers away from Panaji.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Karmali, 11 kilometers away from Panaji, the state capital of Goa.
By Road: Calangute Beach is just half an hour drive away from Panaji and 15 minutes from Mapusa.
Different kinds of accommodation available
There are a number of accommodation facilities available in this part of the province which includes both luxury hotels as well as more economically viable hotels. A number of these are government approved ones which provide their guests with the perfect combination of luxury and affordability.
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