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Calangute Beach Nightlife
Attending the parties after the Sun sets is one of the most happening activities at the Calangute Beach. There is crazy dancing, delicious drinks, psychedelic music, yummy food – you will find it all at the Calangute Beach Nightlife. Quite a few of the places famous for their parties are described below:
- Tio Tilly’s Bar & Kitchen: The interiors are just exquisite. There are a number of facilities including full bar, live sports screening, live entertainment, smoking area, live music, outdoor seating etc. All of these enjoyments make Tio Tilly’s Bar & Kitchen quite a popular choice for the party goers. For two people, it costs INR 1000, that includes alcohol.
2. Carvalho’s: It offers not only Goan, but also North Indian, Chinese and Indian delicacies, besides mocktails and cocktails. It costs INR 600 for two people including alcohol.
- Spice It: It is known for chilled drinks and casual dining. Besides, the visitors have access to full bar, outdoor seating, buffet, smoking area etc., and enjoy the nightlife. It costs INR 1800 for two people including alcohol.
Apart from the places specified above, the visitors may also enjoy nightlife at Hipster, Cantare,
Souza Lobo, Tonic – Hard Rock Hotel, Moon Pub, IVY, and Clove.
Calangute Beach Water Sports
The variety of the water sports available at Calangute Beach is simply irresistible. Parasailing is the most popular sport. The adventurer after being tied up with a kite is tugged to the back of a boat. People also enjoy fishing. Besides, kayaking requires paddling in a canoe style boat. There are also sailing and skimming the water surface in a windsurf (the activity is referred to as windsurfing). Water-skiing and water snorkeling are also enjoyable pursuits. The island is perfect for angling and fishing. You may also go watching crocodiles and dolphins.
Stay Near Calangute Beach
There are all sorts of accommodations that suit various requirements and various budgets. Chalston Beach Resort is the most popular one with its colourful cottages and brightly coloured rooms. There is an outdoor pool with a bar by its side.
There is also Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort that offers rooms with tropical themes offering a beautiful view of the ocean. There is an outdoor pool and restaurants. There are also N.V. Beach Resort, Sea Shore Beach Resort, Paradise Village Beach Resort, Vila Goesa Beach Resort and Resort Terra Paraiso.
Shopping At Calangute Beach
There is a great variety ofjunk jewellery, antiques, beachwear and keepsakes. You may also purchase amazing handicrafts made in Kashmir, Rajasthan, Tibet and Indonesia. Besides, various beach outfits, necklaces, earrings etc., are available at the markets on the roadside.
Tips for Visiting Calangute Beach
1. Visit during the festive season of Christmas and New Year to enjoy the real Calangute.
2. Accommodations are easily available near the beach.
3. The sea is quite rough and definitely not at its best in between June and September. However, the monsoons at this sea beach do have their own charm.
How to Reach Calangute Beach?
It is one of the most popular North Goan beaches. There are a number of transport options available at various roads to reach the beach. In case, you are travelling to the beach from Panjim, the distance of 16 km can be covered on the hired cars or bikes or the local transport bus.
Thivim Railway Station is the closest one. It is 19 km from the beach. A hired taxi from here would charge INR 300 – 400. Dabolim Airport is at 39 km from Calangute. Travelling from the airport to the beach is likely to cost INR 1,200 – 2,000.