One of the longest beaches in Goa, Candolim Beach is also sometimes called the gateway to the other popular beaches in the state. The beach that begins from Fort Agueda is comparatively quieter and is perfect for lazing, though for water sports lovers, there are some activities like parasailing and water skiing.
The beach is quite popular amongst the people from the Rajneesh Ashram in Pune who visit here on a short break. The Candolim-Calangute Road is dotted with a number of shops and restaurants for the tourists to shop and hangout. People who are seeking a quieter staying place in Goa usually book their hotel near Candolim Beach.
Top Things to Do in and around Calangute Beach
• Water sports : Enjoy a variety of water sports on Candolim Beach that include water skiing, banana boat rides and parasailing as the most popular ones.
• Shopping : A number of shops fringe Candolim Beach where one can buy clothes to bags to other decor items and handicrafts.
• Eating & Drinking : Candolim has a number of beach shacks and restaurants that offer great food and drinks. After 7, Posh, BOM SUCESSO are some of the best places to hangout in Candolim.
Candolim Nightlife is something that you should not miss during your stay. It's one of the interesting places to see after the sunset. The nightlife combines with gauzy surprise and entertainment. Discos and clubs like SinQ, Shiro Nightclubs, Club LPK-- Love Passion Karma, Pharaos, are the main attractions in Candolim, where a large number of tourists flock this place to enjoy drinking, dance and music. These are the best place to listen to some hip hop and rock type DJ's music. The party over here goes overnight ensuring perpetual fun and craziness. During your stay, you may try the Stone House on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday for cocktails & live music, raffles for the karaoke/Neil Diamond-sort of experience or if you want listen to Indian music, you may go 'Over the Flames' that is held on Monday & Thursday.