Candolim Beach |
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Candolim Beach is one tourist destination that is far from
the madding crowds of the other beaches in the Beach Capital
of India Goa. The quiet resort is charming with the bountiful
beauty of nature. The white sandy beach is a major draw
now though earlier it used to be the hangout of the few
travelers. The scrub-covered dunes enhance the beauty of
the straight and sandy Candolim beach.
While at the Candolim beach do not miss out the Aguada Fort.
The fort was built by the Portuguese way back in 1912 for
defense against the Dutch and the Maratha invaders. Along
with the fort the church, lighthouse and the barracks of
the Aguada Jail have become tourist attractions.
Take a plunge into swimming or just sun bathe. For the more
adventurous amongst you there is option of indulging in
water sports like parasailing and jet skiing.
Candolim is the place to be in to spend the evenings in
the best possible manner. You must check out the makeshift
bars and restaurants made from wood and palm leaves on the
beachside.
Besides the fun for food there are several restaurants that
offer excellent seafood though the continental dishes are
also available. There are many eating joints in the hotels.
Many accommodation facilities are also available at the
Candolim beach. A variety of hotels and boarding houses
dot the beach.
The captivating Candolim beach is well connected with the
rest of the places. The Dabolim airport provides the connectivity
through air. For road transport there are plenty of buses
that ply between Panaji, Calangute via Sinquerim.
Even though swimming is considered safe you must check out
with the lifeguards for the strength of the undercurrents.
Get ready to get charmed by the beauty of the Candolim beach!
Candolim beach comes as an ideal beach for those who are
slowly getting tired of the crowded beaches of Calangute
or Anjuna. Though tourists quite often frequent Candolim
beach, you can still find some quiet places for yourself.
If you want to try your hand at fishing, you are welcome
to do so too. Some hotels at Candolim beaches offer yoga
and meditation session which will give any tourist a sense
of relief from all the stress and fatigue that he has been
trying to run away from by being in Goa.
Candolim is the best beach if you want solitude from the
hustle and bustle of Aguada though not expecting too much
of facilities. There is good food and long and straight
beach backed by scrub-covered dunes with little shelter.
To reach Goa Candolim beach, you can avail taxi or bus services
or better still, hire a bike. For getting back from there,
you can try the taxi stands located near the Candolim beach
offering you services at fixed rates to different places.
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