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Combined with chilled beer, music and lovely backdrop of
the beach, it is the ultimate place to unwind and relax. To recharge your
energy levels, indulge in the various water sports that are offered at the
beach.
There are many music concerts held there every now and
then and is a favorite among music and art lovers. There is also an art gallery called Kerkar Art Gallery located on the beach, which attracts all art lovers who
look for a soul-searching experience.
It is said that the hippies were the first ones to find this beautiful land.
As they spread the word among fellow hippies, the Colangute beach attracted
more and more people and today is one of the busiest beaches in Goa
thronging with locals and tourists.
The beach has a leveled shoreline and not rocky at all.
This makes it ideal for indulging in daring adventure sports and diving.
Location : Barges taluka, 15 km from Panaji
Best Time to Visit : November to March
Attractions : The most popular beach in Goa, best infrastructure for
tourists, handicraft boutiques, water sports |
How to Reach
By 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.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from
Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour’s drive away from Calangute.
By 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.
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