Goa Calangute the queen of Beaches is a great place to enjoy the sun, sand and sea along with the fresh seafood and feni. Calangute Beach in Goa India was discovered by the hippies in the ‘60s an then onwards it has become a very popular beach destination for tourists in India. This exquisite beach resort of Goa India is a perfect tourist haven, complete with shacks and stalls under the shade of palm trees selling everything from fried prawns and beer to trinkets made of seashells.

Oceanic Activities
Water Sports Apart from places of visit, Calangute beach in Goa offers parasailing, water skiing and wind surfing which starts in the afternoon when the wind is blowing in the right direction and it goes on till sunset.

Charming Spots Near Calangute Beach
The Church of St Alex is a magnificent structure with two towers and a magnificent dome gracing the façade. The interior of the church is a portray of the line and beauty of its architectural style and ornate altars.

The Kerkar Art Complex, is one of its kind on this beach destination. It is a popular center for exhibitions of arts and crafts of local artistes.

How To Get There??
Air : The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour’s drive away from Calangute.
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour’s drive away from Calangute.
Road : Calangute Beach is about ten minutes from Mapusa, and thirty minutes from the state capital, Panaji. There are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Calangute. Most buses from Panaji terminate at Calangute and a few trudge further on up to Baga. Mapusa is 8 km away from Calangute.