Calangute
beach, the largest in north Goa, visited by thousands of domestic and
international tourists alike. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. During the
monsoon season, from June through September, the sea can be rough and swimming
is prohibited. The beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and
water skiing, among others.
the moment they land in Goa. So it is natural
that it is overcrowded in both in peak and off seasons. This huge
seven-kilometre sweep of sand located 15 kms from Panaji, is called the 'Queen
of Beaches'. All the travel agencies and tour operators have a base here from
where bookings are done for most of all the other beaches.
Years of tourism has brought in a tremendous change in the scenario and therefore, hotels and guesthouses stretch uninterrupted from Calangute to Baga. The village of Calangute has all basic facilities like post office, banks, foreign exchange offices, resort companies, all kind of eateries and medical facilities. The number of internet cafes in Calangute might totally exceed the number in the entire city of Panaji.
Huge showrooms filled with exquisite handicrafts from Kashmir, Tibet, Indonesia, Rajasthan and other exotic places, line up the main road running towards Anjuna. But the beach as such is not the best of all. There are no swaying palms nor are there any traditional boats lying there to add variety. The waves are bigger and heavier here due to the rapid drop.
Years of tourism has brought in a tremendous change in the scenario and therefore, hotels and guesthouses stretch uninterrupted from Calangute to Baga. The village of Calangute has all basic facilities like post office, banks, foreign exchange offices, resort companies, all kind of eateries and medical facilities. The number of internet cafes in Calangute might totally exceed the number in the entire city of Panaji.
Huge showrooms filled with exquisite handicrafts from Kashmir, Tibet, Indonesia, Rajasthan and other exotic places, line up the main road running towards Anjuna. But the beach as such is not the best of all. There are no swaying palms nor are there any traditional boats lying there to add variety. The waves are bigger and heavier here due to the rapid drop.
Calangute is a census
town with a
permanent population of approximately 16,000 (2001) in North
Goa, in
the state of Goa, India. It is famous for its beach, the largest
in north Goa, visited by thousands of domestic and international tourists
alike. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New
Year, and
during the summer in May. During the monsoon season, from June through
September, the sea can be rough and swimming is prohibited. The beach offers
water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing, among others.
Watersports is a fun way to
spend a day at Calangute beach. witnesses people stating such water games each evening
to feel wind that blows inparticular direction. People spend good time to enjoy it until sun sets completely.
It is common scene to see adventure lovers coming at Calangute and
spend great time as they find an ultimate option to explore different types of
water sports here. Ofcourse it is one aspect besides it being amazing
tourist spot which seeks the attention of several tourists. Main water sports activities at Calangute beach include
para-sailing, water skiing and wind surfing. Afternoon time sees start of such
sports while wind blow in certain direction. Rush continues until sunset
though.
Beauty of Calangute beach can be best assessed
through looking at its long and immaculate sand stretch whose touch to water
turns impressive. Its location at the southern portion of Candolim village is
well known in Goa. It has become hot cake for tourists. That is why there is
always big rush at this place.
Endless Pleasures In Water:
Visit this place just one to two months prior to the start of
winter to enjoy time in the Calangute beach waters to the level best. It is a time while water isn’t too much chilled, so
is the condition of air. One feels radiant starlight in water in such months
while planktons emit some sorts of phosphorescent in floating waters. There is
much to keep one busy in these days especially through various water sports
like snorkeling, kayaking, water-skiing, sailing, wind-surfing and fishing to
name a few. Holidays turn exciting so thrilling sense is abundant. Another
reason to visit this beach is that it is comparatively safer to swim. Swim in
designated areas only.
Joys Of
Parasailing:
Calangute beach offers great fun through incredibly exploring
parasailing activities. It feels
good to enjoy a moment with total elation and excitement if
reaching high in the air that touches body parts face and hair to develop
unique feel. It is a sports activity in Sinquerim-Candolim-Calangute while
viewing amazing Aguada Fort and sparkling stretch making you feel the
difference.
Other Activities In Water:
Additional choices at Calangute beach are trips to spots with
dolphin and crocodile presence besides visiting the islands
for fishing et al. River cruises on
the Mandovi and Zuari rivers remain common scenes that attract the tourists. A
tourist at the Calangute beach gets a once-in-lifetime experience with the
great water sportingactivities. Staying at this beach guarantees that travelers
get chance for complete engagement especially through involvement in numerous
sports activities.
Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower
of Jesus High school, St. Josephs High school, Don Bosco High School, Mark
Memorial High School, apart from the Government Primary schools located in
Umtavaddo & Naikavaddo.
Lorna Cordeiro recorded a song in
Konkani titled "Calangute" about the town and Calangute Beach.
A notable resident of Calangute is Lorna Cordeiro considered
the Nightingale of Goa.
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