Calangute

Travel Guide

Calangute Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach bar as well as a small group of people
Calangute Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views
Calangute Beach which includes a beach bar and a sandy beach
Calangute Beach which includes a beach and a beach bar
Calangute Beach showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
This seaside resort has long sweeps of golden sand, busy markets, international cuisine, a busy nightlife scene and a snow theme park.

Visit Calangute for a blend of beachside entertainment and pumping nightlife. Spend your days lounging on the pristine beaches of Calangute and browsing market stalls for wares from across Asia. Tour an old fort and find serenity at pretty churches. Finish the day at a collection of lively restaurants, bars and dance clubs.

Set between palms trees and the Arabian Sea, Calangute Beach boasts the picturesque coastal setting associated with Goa. Splash around in the gentle waves, dabble in watersports such as jet skiing and parasailing, and purchase exotic fruits from local vendors. Watch glorious sunsets with a cold beer or fruit juice in hand from the beachside shacks. Baga Beach, to the north, and Candolim Beach, to the south, offer more of the same.

The activity of Indian artisans and shopkeepers comes to life around Calangute Market. Bargain for ceramics, clothing, shoes and trinkets that have come from Rajasthan, Kashmir, Indonesia and Tibet. Find more shopping opportunities alongside characterful cafés and curry houses in the Gauravaddo district.

Experience the town’s spiritual devotion at St. Alex Church. This whitewashed masterpiece was built in 1741 and has a dome that resembles Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica. The small St. Anthony’s Chapel stands curiously in the center of a roundabout.

Set aside time to wander the grounds of Aguada Fort, a 400-year-old Portuguese-built fortress in nearby Candolim.

The bustling streets of Baga are the area’s hub for late-night revelry. Hop between the bars and clubs along Tito’s Lane. Play baccarat, roulette and slots at Casino Palms. An ice bar, igloo, ice slides and sledding hill provide fun for all ages at the winter-themed Snow Park.

Located in North Goa, Calangute is about a 30-minute drive from Anjuna and Panjim. The nearest train station is 11 miles (18 kilometers) away at Thivim. Stay overnight in this beach town at budget guesthouses, low-key hotels and upmarket resorts.

Le Méridien Goa, Calangute
Le Méridien Goa, Calangute
5 out of 5
Aguada Siolim Road, Calangute, Goa
$86 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$102 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Le Méridien Goa, Calangute
Hyatt Ronil Goa, part of JdV by Hyatt
Hyatt Ronil Goa, part of JdV by Hyatt
5 out of 5
Calangute - Baga Road, Baga, Calangute, Goa
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$72 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calangute. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Baga Beach and Calangute Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"Clean property and staff was courteous and accommodating."

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Hyatt Ronil Goa, part of JdV by Hyatt
Fairfield by Marriott Goa Calangute
Fairfield by Marriott Goa Calangute
4 out of 5
H No 1/72c Gaurawaddo, Calangute
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$65 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (107 reviews)
Excellent
"Thank you so much Fairfield by Marriott calangute Goa for your incredible hospitality during our visit. I truly appreciated your warmth, generosity, and the thoughtful way you made me feel right at home. Everything—from the delicious meals to the wonderful conversations—was just perfect. Special ..."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Goa Calangute
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
shradha luxury room
shradha luxury room
3.5 out of 5
Mall, Calangute, GA
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly apartment in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Baga Beach and Calangute ...
"I stay one night very comfortable bed neat and clean room Calangute beach 5 minute vocabula distance very prime location"

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024

shradha luxury room
Mona Collective at Serenova
Mona Collective at Serenova
4 out of 5
Calangute Retreat, Gaura Vaddo, Bardez, H.No. 1/51A/FF, Calangute, Goa
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Baga Beach and Candolim Beach are located ...
"New property very clean, owners and staff friendly and helpful. I’d definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Mona Collective at Serenova
Serenova by Dia Hotels
Serenova by Dia Hotels
3 out of 5
Calangute Candolim Sinquerim Rd, Gauravaddo, Calangute, Goa
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Baga Beach and Candolim Beach are located ...
"Nice comfortable bed. Kitchen with some supplies like microwave and some plates. Fresh refridgerator. Elevator. Nice tv. They helped us to rent scooter with good price! The location is a bit off, 20 minutes to beach, 15 minutes to main road. You need a bike. Shower hot but very weak waterpressure. ..."

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025

Serenova by Dia Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Calangute

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful seaside village!

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Calangute town is very busy- it is quite scary if you're driving scooter. Avoid.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Calangute has a nice mix of things. You can find pockets of quiet sand to relax, or enjoy the range of water sports that Goa offers. Lots of restaurants of varying quality and price in the area. The sea was very rough during our visit.

4/5 - Good

Aziz

Rather visiting Calangute beach I recommend visiting Tivai Beach. Just google map Chelsea Shack and that área is the perfect spot to stay at the beach.

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