Calangute Beach Travel Guide
Calangute Beach is known as the “Queen of Beaches” in Goa. It is the largest and most visited beach in North Goa, famous for water sports, shopping streets, beach shacks and vibrant nightlife.
📍 Quick Facts
StateGoa
Famous ForWater Sports & Beach Markets
Ideal Duration2–3 Days
LanguagesKonkani, Hindi, English
🌦 Live Weather & Network
WeatherLoading…
Temperature–
📱 NetworkJio, Airtel, VI
🌐 InternetExcellent 4G & WiFi
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Nov – FebBest weather & crowds
Mar – MayHot but lively
Jun – SepMonsoon & quiet
FestivalsChristmas & New Year
🎯 Things to See & Do
🏖 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Calangute BeachMain beach stretch
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Baga BeachNext-door beach
🌊
Candolim BeachCalmer side
⛪
St. Alex ChurchHistoric church
🍤
Beach ShacksSeafood & grills
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CafésItalian & continental
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BarsDrinks & music
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Goan ThaliLocal cuisine
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Calangute MarketSouvenirs
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Beachwear ShopsClothes & flip-flops
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HandicraftsLocal products
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Street VendorsShades & bags
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Water SportsJet ski, banana ride
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Sunset WalksBeach photography
🛵
Scooter RideExplore North Goa
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NightlifeBars & clubs
🗺 Suggested Calangute Itinerary
📅
Day 1Calangute Beach · Market walk
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Day 2Baga · Water sports
🚆 How to Reach Calangute Beach
✈️
Mopa / Dabolim Airport35–40 km
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Thivim StationNearest railway
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Bus / TaxiWell connected
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Local Taxi₹300+
🏨 Where to Stay in Calangute
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget
🏨
Le Méridien GoaLuxury resort
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Hard Rock HotelPremium stay
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Casa De CalanguteComfort stay
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Hotel BonanzaMid-range option
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Guest HousesBudget rooms
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HostelsBackpacker stays
🍴 Popular Restaurants
🍽
Souza LoboGoan seafood
🍽
InfantariaBistro & bakery
☕
Café Coffee DayQuick bites
🍛
Local DhabasBudget meals
📍 Nearby Destinations
🏖
Baga · 1 kmNightlife beach
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Candolim · 3 kmQuiet beach
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Anjuna · 7 kmFlea market
👕 What to Wear
Summer – Light cottons
Beach – Swimwear & flip-flops
Evening – Casual outfits
Monsoon – Rainwear
🎉 Festivals
🎄
ChristmasBeach parties
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New YearFireworks & events
🎭
CarnivalGoa celebration