Image1: Fort Aguada
Image2: View from top
Image3: Bon voyageImages by: Tanya Munshi
Text by: Tanya Munshi
My first trip to Goa, and the most frequented beach was Candolim. We stayed at a hotel in Candolim and I personally found it very convenient to hang around there. Most of the restaurants, cafes, bakeries, ATMs and shops are available there.
Candolim Beach is very crowded during the day and evening, so an early morning or early evening visit is ideal. An early morning/ evening dip was fantastic at Candolim. Snacks and chilled beer with a novel is a great way to spend lazy afternoons. What I best liked about the place; was of course our frequent trips to Britto’s and Lloyd’s.
You can visit the Fort Aguada, a 17th century Portugese port on the south of Candolim beach. I think we visited this place on a Sunday and it was thronging with tourists. The view of the sea from this fort is breathtaking, so don’t forget to carry your camera. I guess, a trip to Goa would be incomplete, if you miss Candolim.
How to get there:
Air: Most airlines operate in and out of Goa.
Candolim Beach is very crowded during the day and evening, so an early morning or early evening visit is ideal. An early morning/ evening dip was fantastic at Candolim. Snacks and chilled beer with a novel is a great way to spend lazy afternoons. What I best liked about the place; was of course our frequent trips to Britto’s and Lloyd’s.
You can visit the Fort Aguada, a 17th century Portugese port on the south of Candolim beach. I think we visited this place on a Sunday and it was thronging with tourists. The view of the sea from this fort is breathtaking, so don’t forget to carry your camera. I guess, a trip to Goa would be incomplete, if you miss Candolim.
How to get there:
Air: Most airlines operate in and out of Goa.
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Airport: The Dabolim Airport is about 45 kms.
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Rail: There are two options for railway stations – first, Tivim railway station in north Goa 29kms and the other is old Goa railway station in south Goa 26kms from Candolim Beach.
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Road: You can hire scooters/ bikes/ cars at Candolim. You can also hire private taxis from tour operators as well.
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Hotels
There are plenty of hotels, both budget and luxury available in Goa. Prior booking through your travel agent is highly advisable.
List of hotels at Candolim: http://www.webtourist.net/india/candolim/
There are plenty of hotels, both budget and luxury available in Goa. Prior booking through your travel agent is highly advisable.
List of hotels at Candolim: http://www.webtourist.net/india/candolim/
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