Calangute Beach Goa -The Spectacular ‘Queen of Beaches’.

‘Queen of Beaches’, as the name says Calangute Beach Goa is truly a travellers paradise. With spectacular beauty and charm, Calangute Beach is the among the top popular beaches in Goa. This largest beach in Goa is in the capital city of Panjim. This beach remains crowded for the most part of the year. A large number of tourists flock to this beach all over the year. Sundowners, nightfall parties attract many tourists.

Calangute Beach Goa is an excellent tourist retreat, loaded with souvenir shops, happening shacks and other stalls selling handicrafts, tattoos carving stalls, gothic jewellery, trinkets wall hangings, footwear, wooden crafts at best price.

Visit Once in Life Calangute Beach Goa:  

History of Calangute Beach Goa:

Calangute Beach has a history dating back from the third century. With a rich and glorious history, Calangute is history from a very period of time. Records show that the history of Calangute Beach goa is quite ancient, starting from the Mauryan Empire. Later on, the Satavahanas of Kolhapur became the rulers of Calangute. Kadambas and Shilharas also had the privilege to rule the kingdom of Calangute.

In the year 1312, Mughals captured the throne of Calangute kingdom. The Mughal ruled quite for a time before the Bahami Sultans of Gulbarga came in the scenario Calangute in the year 1469. The ruler of Bijapur ascended the throne after the Bahami Sultans. In the year 1510, the Portuguese invaders banished the entire kingdom of Calangute under the rule of Adil Shah and set up Portuguese colony at Calangute.

The Portuguese ruled this region for quite a long time until the British annexed the entire coastal area of India. A substantial number of the local natives switched their religion to Christianity, under the rule of the Portuguese and the Dutch in Calangute. Even today, one can observe that Portuguese culture greatly influences the natives of Calangute.

1.  Watersports on Calangute Beach:

Calangute Beach Goa is one of the most popular watersport destinations in Goa. The extensive golden coastline is one of the highlights of your holiday. Even if you are an adventurer or not; you must not miss these watersports. It is a great way to experience an ultimate adrenaline rush. So get ready to Skim the waves. Surf the seas. Float across the skies. Watersports on Calangute Beach Goa are quite popular. Watersports like kayaking, sailing, wind-surfing, water snorkelling water-skiing, fishing, etc.

2.  Parasailing on Calangute Beach:

Want to enjoy the incredible view of the azure Arabian Sea while flying up in the sky? Challenging the limits? Parasailing is one of the extremely popular watersports in Goa. Tourists usually prefer boat parasailing. The taking off and landing of the parachute happen on the winch boat. This itself is attached at the other end of the parachute. Calangute Beach Goa is quite famous and off the best experiences for Parasailing.

3.   Shopping at Calangute Market Square.

The Calangute Market Square Goa is one of the most haunted beach spots in North Goa. “Calangute” highlights its market with a line-up of beach-side shacks and stalls, selling everything right from seafood and beverages to trendy clothes to beachwear. Also, carpets, leather products, souvenirs, seashells. Also, a major attraction is for buying jewellery, handicrafts, junk metal crafts, and trinkets. So get ready to check out these stalls and shacks at Calungate market square.  It is regarded as one of the Best Shopping Places in Goa.

Best Time to Visit Calangute Beach.

We can visit here anytime in the entire year. Keeping in mind the rough nature of the sea during the monsoon region, it advisable to avoid visiting the beach. The period from November to February is the best for an enjoyable time on Calangute Beach.

How to Reach Calangute Beach Goa:

• By Road:

To reach Calangute beach, buses are available on high frequency from Pune, Bengaluru etc. Taxi and cab services are available from Panaji and Madgaon.

• By Railways:

Nearest railway station from Calangute Beach is Karmali. Karmali is 25 km away from Calangute Beach. Most of the trains coming from Mumbai, Ernakulam, Bengaluru, Ahmadabad, and Delhi stop at Karmali railway station.

• By Air:

Nearest railway station from Calangute Beach is Dabolim. Dabolim is 39.2 km away from Calangute Beach. Flights are readily available from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, etc.

In Conclusion:

Therefore, Calangute Beach Goa is a perfect destination for travel freaks where tourists get the spectacular view of the beach encasing peaceful ambience.

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