The Queen of Goa’s beaches, Calangute is definitely a sight to see. The long chain of restaurants, night clubs, and shopping centres makes it one of the best beaches in Goa.
If all the activity gets you down, just relax or sun bathe on the sun kissed beaches or sit comfortably at the shacks. The adventurous can venture into water sport activities like parasailing or ride the waves on water scooters.
The beaches of North Goa have long found their way into popular guidebooks, travel plans of guests from across India and the world. With the adjoining beaches of Candolim-Baga on either side, Calangute beach makes for a heady cocktail of sun, sea and party. You can explore the entire stretch with a number of activities from water sports, adventure and more.
Shopping in Calangute offers a vast variety for all tastes. From beach side shopping to trendy boutiques, this stretch has it all. You can find yourself a good bargain at one of the street shops. You can pick up anything from clothing, jewellery, home decor and shawls from Kashmir to Nepal.
Calangute-Baga is the hub of nightlife in Goa. From the string of restaurants to night clubs, there is no dearth of options. From the famous Titos lane in Baga, to restaurants like Cavala known for their famed Friday night live music scenes to Cohiba in Candolim, you name it, you have it.
If you’re looking for a more chilled out vibe with an international flavour, the Saturday night markets of Goa are worth visiting. Located in Baga and Arpora these bring the world to your door step. You can find anything from international cuisines, to a wide variety of products from leather, handicrafts and more. For entertainment the artistes offer a mixed flavour of rhythms and tunes.
The art scene has surely developed in recent years. Galeira de belas Artes is one of the oldest art galleries in the area that sell contemporary paintings, sculptures, ceramics and crafts. MOG, located in Pilerne is another favourite with art lovers. You can enjoy work from international artistes who display their contemporary paintings.
