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Candolim Beach, Goa is a little set back and private a little further away from the Queen of Beaches, Calangute Beach Goa. Since there are not many places that offer accommodation on this beach, the overall look of this beach has been heart-touchingly beautiful. The birth place of the famous freedom fighters of Goa, Abbe Faria this is a where you would be to enjoy doing nothing. |
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Beach Overview
The Candolim Beach, Goa is a little set back and private a little further away from the Queen of Beaches, Calangute Beach Goa. Since there are not many places that offer accommodation on this beach, the overall look of this beach has been heart-touchingly beautiful.
The birth place of the famous freedom fighters of Goa, Abbe Faria this is a where you would be to enjoy doing nothing. A little known fact maybe is that Abbe Faria is also dubbed as the Father of Hypnotism for his outstanding works in the field.
The Candolim Beach, Goa is in place a sunbathing beach since it has more or less a saturation of foreigners; hawkers and others that pass the sunbathing tourists are so used to the scenery that they never bat a lid when they sell their wares.
General Accommodation Info
For accommodation at Candolim Beach, Goa you have plenty to choose from in close vicinity to the beach. Some of the places from where you should make your choice are – the Carbo Lobo Apartment Resort – a 3-star budget accommodation, that deserve praise, Victor Exotica Beach Resort (3-star), Lemon Tree Amarante Beach resort (2 star), and so on.
If you travelling off-season to Candolim Beach, Goa, you would experience as memorable a vacation as during the peak season. Its quiet solitude has a certain irreplaceable quality about it – to which people are attracted like bees to honey.
Food /Restaurant Info
The beach has very few on-the-beach shacks, but whatever they have they have the best. Check out while you are here, the Tamarind Tree, The Mermaid Restaurant, and the Palm Shade Bar & Restaurant. Also worth mention while we are discussing Candolim Beach, Goa restaurants, is the Bon Appetit Bar and Restaurant.
Beach Location
Candolim Beach, Goa is about 35 kilometers from Dabolim Airport, and about 22 kms from the nearest railway station – Thivim. Close to some of the most beautiful beaches all around, Candolim Beach, Goa promises the vacation of your dreams.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
Just a stone-throw away, about 2 kms adjacent to Candolim Beach, Goa is Sinquerim beach. Close to it is the magnificent Calangute Beach, and Baga beach as well. While you are visiting Sinquerim beach, ensure that you see Fort Aguada - an impressive fortress that was built during the 16th Century.
The main attraction at Candolim Beach, Goa is to sun bathe and swim in the sea. There are plenty of water sports to choose from, and there are enough eateries and bar where you could enjoy a little.
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User reviews
Average user rating from: 3 user(s)
"Less crowded than Baga and Calangute beaches"
| Date of Stay: | January 2011 |
| I am from: | Mumbai |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | less crowded than most north goa beaches |
| Bad Points: | beach shacks charge extra for using sun beds |
Candolim beach is located to the south of Calangute and Baga beaches and much less crowded too! Don’t get bothered as much by the beach sellers, not as dirty, less sun beds and water sports not as noisy. Some of the beach shacks will try to charge you extra for using their sun beds, but if you order lunch the extra fee is usually removed. Also nice night out having dinner on the beach and watching the fireworks at night time. Some of the shacks really put on a show and sometimes in completion with each other. Bang on fun!
"Cheap Goa holiday… monsoon time!"
| Date of Stay: | September 2010 |
| I am from: | Portland, Oregon |
| Travelling Style: | Business |
| Good Points: | great Goa hotel finds during monsoon |
| Bad Points: | possible rain, humid smell |
Best time to visit Goa? I would say monsoon time. Attended a business conference this September in Delhi and decided to travel in Goa before leaving India. I was told by my colleagues in Delhi that Goa was not the best option since it was monsoon. I didn’t know what to expect, but coming from the pacific coast.. I was not bothered too much by the rain. Found goabooking.com on the net and booked a room at The O Hotel in Candolim beach.
I flew with Kingfisher airlines from Delhi to Goa, got a very good monsoon special fare; service, food and comfort beyond what I expected. Arrived at Goa Dabolim airport and took a pre-paid taxi ride to Candolim beach, approx. 1200 INR. Pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the hotel, grounds and garden leading up to the reception was lush and the colors vibrant. Hotel staff was friendly, sometimes too much but always felt taken care of. There was a musky odor when I open my hotel room door, humid smell from monsoon but as soon as the A/C was on, the smell disappeared.
By the time I woke up the next morning, the rain had stopped and the sun was out so I went out to the beach for a walk. The main beach attraction is the River Princess ship that’s grounded out at sea. Seems like the local authorities have been trying to have the ship removed for years but the process is stuck in Indian bureaucracy. The sea was rough so didn’t swim, but did sit down on the sand and enjoyed the sun beaming down on my face. The beach is long with patches of palm trees, and mostly just observed the fisherman pulling in their nets and seeing what the catch of the day was!
Had great weather for the 4 days while I was there, only rained early in the morning and late at night. I would definitely recommend Candolim beach to anybody coming for a holiday to Goa, especially during monsoon time when everything in India is lush, green and much cheaper too!
"River Princess – a sight for sore eyes!"
| Date of Stay: | January 2011 |
| I am from: | Fairfax |
| Travelling Style: | Family & Kids |
| Good Points: | amazing beach but… |
| Bad Points: | river princess, goa tourism |
Been coming to Goa for years and I just don’t get it… you have 1 one the most BEAUTIFUL beaches in north Goa, tourist from all over India and the world coming here and stayin in amazing 5 star hotels BUT then there's this thing of a boat just stares back at you from the arabian sea. River Princess boat that ran a ground on Candolim beach about a decade ago is BIG and doesn't fit into that stunning view you wish to see when you look at the sea. Heard Goa tourism government was supposed to remove the boat in 2010 but its still there! BTW, Taj holiday village hotel is fab place to stay... besides the boat, Candolim beach is lovely. Just cannot believe its still there!
