Tuesday, January 22, 2008

The Calangute beach of Goa

The state of Goa, in India, has an Indo-Portuguese culture and architecture. Goa is a city of beaches. Among the many, Calangute beach is one of the most famous beaches in Goa.

The Calangute beach of Goa is towards north, nine miles from Panaji, the Goan capital. The beach is covered with palm trees and is about four miles long. The best time to visit this place is between the months of November and February. But you can visit the Calangute beach of Goa at any time of the year.

The pure, cool golden sand and the sun beautify the Calangute beach. If you are a sea food lover, then here you will find fresh sea food on sale everywhere. The Calangute beach is the best beach in Goa for water sports right from water shooting to parasailing. You can also take one of the crocodile or dolphin spotting tours.

Nearby the calangute beach is the Kerkar Art Complex. The exhibitions put up here are mainly of arts and crafts from local Goans. You can explore you bargaining skills at the Saturday bazaar. There you will find everything right from fish, meat, grocery to textiles, pottery and others.

For a splendid holiday in Goa do not forget to visit the Calangute beach to have the complete Goan holiday experience and of course do not miss tasting the famous Goan cashew fenni!

0 comments: