Candolim Beach Travel Guide
15 Kms
from Panjim in the Bardez taluka Comparing to its surrounding
beaches, Candolim is very quite, this is due to the fact that they
didn't built resort all around the beach. It's a subtle mixture of
people taking break from the Rajneesh Ashram in Pune, Tourist for
long and short term period, and nature lover's. For the moment the
village remains little more than a ribbon development of small
hotels and cafes.
Candolim Beach is the longest and quietest part of this northern
stretch. At this point the beach is as deep as a football pitch, and
the beach bars and shacks are set back on the sand dunes. One
morning we gave the fishermen a hand to bring in their nets. They
asked us if we wanted a couple of fish for our trouble, but no, it
was just good fun helping. The fishing community with their huts on
the beach, still fish as they have always done, most locals eating
fish curry and rice on a daily basis. The only difference from their
Grandfather’s day is the fact that they have an outboard motor
on the back of their ancient craft!
Beach is one of most frequented and popular beach of
Northern Goa. The beach starts at the footsteps of the highly
acclaimed Fort Aguada, built by the Portuguese in 1612.This sandy
stretch runs into Calangute Beach, a busy and commercialized center.
The Candolim Beach itself is long and straight, backed by
scrub-covered dunes, which is very popular with package tourists.
This beach is quite peaceful than other beaches of Goa as it is a
dispersed village with no real center.
Accommodation :
There are many beach hotels and guesthouses at Candolim beach in
Goa which offer you a luxurious stay but they might come as slightly
expensive if you are in Goa on a shoestring budget. So it is a
better idea to stay at Goa hotels near some other beaches.
Attractions:
Quincy corner: Nice place in Candolim, where you
can listen to ambient music in a delightful decor of palm tree and
coconuts, very away from the road, and people Many nice sharks in
Candolim from Bistro sun and sea-side to pete's cafe. the oceanic,
sea-side, mama cecilia are nice and away from the crowd If you want
to listen to reaggae music try Pedro shack's, just down the Goan
heritage hotel, sometimes they make nice parties also there.
Getting There:
Take a scooter from Calangute, only 5 minute ride, Buses to and
from Panjim stop every twenty minutes at the stand opposite the Casa
sea shell.
