Calangute Holidays – Scenic tropical beaches
This once sleepy village, only 9 km from the capital of Panjim, focused mainly on fishing until the package holiday opened up the world to tourism and it became a commercial haven in the west of Goa. Calangute holidays are perfect for those that have grown tired of typical 'bucket and spade' holidays and yearn for a touch of something different. The rocky hills cascade down into a sea of proud palm trees on your Calangute holidays. The beauty of this resort is that although it is commercialised and marketed as a typical holiday resort, it is still very traditional in places. Here traditions are upheld, celebrated and shared with anyone who makes the excellent choice of holidays in Calangute.
Last Minute Holidays in Calangute – Perfect for families
The most popular and well known type of holidays in Calangute are beach holidays. The yellow sands of Calangute provide plenty of room for some serious sunbathing and watersports. It is popular in high season, so those who prefer a more secluded beach on their holidays should head around 15 minutes to the south, along the beach where the fishermen work, for a quiet beach haven. Calangute holidays are perfect for children, with nature safaris opportunities to look for crocodiles and dolphins and a myriad of sights to discover. The accommodation here ranges from luxury hotel complexes right through to beach shacks that can be hired for a full stay or just one or two nights for a romantic and exciting night under the stars.
All Inclusive Cheap Holidays in Calangute – Great for shopping and eating out
One of the most popular activities in Calangute is shopping. this area is particularly rich in local crafts, with many Kashmiri boutiques that specialise in handmade goods, to Tibetan stalls that sell Himalayan bric a brac and jewellery. Most stock is generally quite typical and usually of high quality, especially the Rajasthani, Gujarati and Karanatakan textiles that are renowned in the Calangute area. Eating out is also a very popular option on your cheap holidays in Calangute., the local delicacy is the fresh fish that is caught daily on the shores, these restaurants are grouped together mainly at the end of the beach closest to Baga.
Fishing boats image courtesy of Sankarshan. Sunloungers image courtesy of Fraboof. Market image courtesy of Paul Mannix.
