Candolim Beach, goa

Candolim Beach, Goa

Goa, one on the smallest states in India is nicely-recognized for its beautiful sandy stretch of beaches. Candolim Seaside located close to Sinquerim is an extension of Calangute Seaside. It is a coastal paradise. 

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Candolim Seaside is a perfect tourist spot for those that seek quieter, less crowded beaches. Although a lot of tourists visit Candolim these days, a place oneself around the seashore can still be found. It's located very close to the famous Calangute Beach. 

The beautiful sand stretches on the seashore are narrow in some locations, as a result of the erosion of sand over time. Swimming in these places is much better avoided given that there might be powerful undercurrents.

Candolim Seaside is really a normal seaside exactly where you may sunbathe, eat and shop for your heart's fill. But it is a beautiful seashore, all of the same. Hawkers trying to promote the clothes as well as other goodies to the vacationers and masseurs offering to provide a great massage is a common sight on Candolim Seashore. 

Unless of course denied the solutions firmly, they may well maintain on pestering you. For refreshing yourself with a drink and a bite, you can find plenty of seaside shacks along the beachside. They serve a good variety of foods and cold drinks. 

There are plenty of water activity activities organized at 1 finish on the seashore. Parasailing and dolphin sighting tours are the most well-liked among the h2o sports on Candolim Seashore. Trained guides accompany the tourists within the h2o sports. 

Dolphin sighting excursions in the evenings, with the sunset, may well flip out to become a totally unforgettable encounter. The fiery red sun blazing the horizon in deepest of hues and eventually sinking progressively down into the sea is a wonderful sight.

There are some lovely places to dine out in Candolim. Meals can be purchased in any value bracket as per the affordability. There are plenty of great multi-cuisine restaurants, which offer excellent enjoyment too. They organize magic reveals reside music and karaoke to entertain their friends. 

A nice spicy North Indian fare, a taste of sumptuous Goan cuisine or even a Continental dinner, no matter what you may well please to have, Candolim has restaurants specializing in it. But delicious Goan cuisine is really a must-try while in Goa. 

Only a quiet couple of restaurants remain open throughout the 12 months. The rest of them stay closed during the monsoons, which usually is off-season. Candolim is a beautiful place to stay if you wish to remain, shop and dine in proximity towards the beachfront. 

There are many hotels and restaurants in Candolim offering a commanding view with the sea and the lovely beach. Quite a few hotels around the seashore organize yoga and meditation sessions for the company.

These periods are terrific stress busters. Apart from sunbathing, taking a dip inside the sea or engaging in h2o sports, you can also try fishing. 

It's perfect to get a vacation spent languidly on the beach, soaking up the sun, sipping at a cold drink and taking an occasional dip inside the sea. Candolim Seaside, with its lovely golden beaches, is an ideal getaway.

Donna Paula de Menus Beach, North Goa

Donna Paula de Menus Beach, North Goa

Donna Paula de Menus Beach

The beach is named after Dona Paula de Menus, the daughter of a viceroy (in colonial India) who refused permission to marry a local fisherman, Gaspar Dias. The myth states that Dona Paula is entangled in the Cabo Chapel of the Raj Bhavan and is believed to be seen emanating from moonlight waves wearing only a pearl necklace.

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With its haunting romance and myth by Donna Paula de Menus-Tourist The throng, Donna Paula Beach not only in search of the deceased darling but also to indulge in water sports on clear waters. Dona Paula Beach offers tourists the chance to sunbathe and buy cheap seaside goods from local vendors.

The beach has also been the location for many Indian films, most famously for Ek Duje. Given this dual charm, Dona Paula Beach has become a popular tourist destination.

Tourist attractions

Water sports

The most important attraction of this beach is the water sports facilities available here. The Dona Paula Sports Club offers water-scooter, bicycle and motorboat rides. Other water sports include windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing, toboggan ski-biscuit, skibob, sports fishing, snorkelling, harpoon fishing, kayaking and sailing.

National Institute of Oceanography

Established in the 1960s, the National Institute of Oceanography is not only based on marine biology, but covers almost all major branches of coastal and marine biology. The major attraction of the institute is its marine biology museum and classification autonomous centre.

Cabo Raj Niwas

Cabo Raj Niwas (Governor's House) is half a kilometre away from the National Institute of Oceanography. It is the mausoleum of Dona Paula de Menus in Cabo Chapel. The Raj Bhavan offers an excellent view of the nearby beach and the Aguada Fort.

Location and CLIMATE

Sunset at beach, goa

place

Seven kilometres west of Panjim (Panaji), the capital of the Indian state of Goa, Dona Paula Beach is nestled in the southern part of the rocky hammock-shaped the head that divides the islands of Zuari and Mandovi. This beach is surrounded by palm trees and Casuarina trees, providing a good view of the port of Mormugao. The proximity of the capital city to the beach makes it a popular tourist scene.

Climate

The climate is uniform and moist throughout the year. While it is pleasant and temperate from October to May and rains occur from June to September. The temperature changes throughout the year are mild. May is the hottest month with a temperature of 30 ° C and January is the coldest with an average daily temperature of 25 ° C. Due to the proximity of the sea, the area is generally humid and humidity is generally above 60 per cent even during the summer months.

The walk

The main attractions near Dona Paula Beach are Rees Magos Church and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. About 10 km from the beach is Rees Magos Church, one of the oldest churches in Goa. It is dedicated to all three Magi (wise men of the East) —Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, who, according to one legend, are guided by a star to Bethlehem to greet the newborn Jesus. This church was once the abode of all dignitaries and a mission centre of the Franciscan Mission.

The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on the western tip of Choro Island, along the Mandovi River, about 9 km from Dona Paula Beach. Spread over 2 sq km, this sanctuary is a mangrove forest. Local and migratory birds are found here throughout the year. However, the permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden is required for visitors.

Two other beaches are also near the Dona Paula beach. These are the Miramar beaches, located 4 km north of Dona Paula, and Vagininim Beach, 1 km west.

Shopping

There are many shops along the beach, which sell a wide range of goods from food to drink. Fishermen-local vendors also sell straw hats, lace handkerchiefs and spices in these shops. Feni and Port wine — two Goan wine specialities — are a must-buy and local wine is readily available. Indian art and jewellery are available at the Indian Art Emporium in Dona Paula.

The accommodation

There are a host of hotels, guesthouses and beach huts available on the beach which cater to the budget of various tourists.

transportation

By Air: The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km from Panaji and 36 km from Anjuna.

By Rail: The rail is connected to Goa by Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Mangalore and Thiruvananthapuram trains. The nearest railway station is at Karmali, which is 15 km from the Dona Paula Beach.

By Road: It is well connected by road. 7 km from the capital city, regular bus and taxi services are easily available here. The Kadamba Transport Corporation (a government of Goa undertaking), and the Maharashtra and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses to and from Goa.

Local transport

Buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and motorcycle services are the available means of local traffic in the area. One can avail to reach the beach by bus or motorcycle-taxi from Panjim or ferry service from Mormugao. In fact, buses for Dona Paula leave from Kadamba stand in Panjim every fifteen minutes.

An interesting mode in Goa is a motorcycle taxi. Unique to this state, these "taxis" carry only one passenger. However, on the basis of financial guarantee, motorcycles can also be kept for personal use.

Know About Goa

Know About Goa

Less than half a day away from the dark days and the cold, gloomy nights of the British winter, lies the beautiful tropical paradise of Goa. Originally a Portuguese settlement until it's independence in 1961, Goa still retains a strong European influence, most evident in the splendid architecture.

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Goa borders the clear waters of the Arabian sea with an enviable coastline stretching over 130 kilometres from North to South. Goa is divided into two areas each with their own distinct appeal. 

North Goa stretches from Candolim to Anjuna and is known for its lively nightlife, with an endless choice of shops, bars and restaurants. 

Calangute and Baga are the main resorts areas and are both within an hour of Panjim, the capital and main gateway to the region. North Goa is also home to the historic town of Old Goa, with its many historic buildings and churches.

South Goa is a complete contrast to the North and the perfect place for those seeking a quiet holiday. Hotels are more widely spread out along the endless stretches of beach, with the resort of Colva providing the best selection of shops, bars and nightlife. 

The area is also famous for its seafood cuisine, reputedly the best in Goa.

Goa tour is for your body, mind and spirit...

Here it is...

For Your Body

Astoundingly beautiful Goa India beaches for relaxation, reflection, contemplation - and beach games, jogs and picnics. Resorts and independent spas offering the latest in the spa, ayurvedic massage, goa nightlife and wellness facilities, services and treatments.

Unhurried, uncomplicated and easy to explore Goa India invites bike tours and hiking excursions; and provides you with a myriad of activity choices.

For Your Mind

Unhurried, uncomplicated time to concentrate your thinking on nothing more than choosing which pleasurable activity you will select to round out your day of beach pleasures on your trip to Goa. A visual pleasure or knowledge and intellect pleasure? 

Choosing the evening's dining pleasure-based simply on your mood - a romantic, candlelit dinner? A beachside bistro? No lines. No hassles.

For Your Spirit

Visitors to Goa India are met by caring, friendly and welcoming Goans, and quickly embraced as friends. Innkeepers, whether of five-star luxury resorts or our smaller hotels, apartment hotels, villa and condo beach clubs, value their guests and strive to ensure that vacationers here return to their homes and careers fully rested and restored, in body, mind and spirit. It is this very nurturing and graciousness that has set Goa India apart from many other vacation destinations, in India and around the world.

People and Culture of Goa

One of the positive & noteworthy aspects of Goa's development during the last 30 years has been the major transformation of Goan the society from a feudal agrarian economy to a modern industrial State.

The migration of non-Goans to Goa & Goans to foreign countries is a phenomenon which has lubricated the wheels of economic development in Goa. One of the impressive features of Goa is that Goa never had the oppressive levels of poverty that prevailed in the rest of the country.

More than 50 % of the Goan population lives in urban areas and with a high per capita income. The percentage of the Goan middle class is considerably larger than that of any other state in India.

Goa can boast of its people already having a literacy level amongst the highest in the country which has given rise to trained and skilled manpower. Goa has one of the most tension-free social environment in the country.

The peaceful and friendly ambience is one of the most important reasons why the entire tourist industry has flourished in Goa. Behind social peace lies the social and political integration of the people.

There are no major ideological rifts that can create social cleavages in Goa and the Goans maintain a social and political equilibrium which has grown out of a sense of realisation that ultimately the future lies in working together regardless of religion, caste or creed.

FORT AGUADA

FORT AGUADA

Fort Aguada, Goa

Fort Aguada entrance with the watchtower in the background standing on the headland, overlooking the mouth of the Mandovi River, Fort Aguada occupies a magnificent position, especially due to the fact that it was never really taken over by any external force at any point in time in its history.

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The impetus for building the fort came from the increasing the threat of attacks by the Dutch and construction work was commenced in the year 1612.

The fort actually covers the entire headland and the river, which runs to the northeast at the base of the hill, was once connected with the seashore at Candolim to form a moat, so that the headland was entirely cut off. One of the great advantages of the site were the abundance of water from natural springs on the hillside, which led the fort to become an important watering point for ships and for it to be named Aguada.

Today the main point of interest is the bastion that stands on the hilltop, although this is only a fraction of the fort. The buildings below the bastion on the waterfront now house the state prison, but the old bastion on the hilltop can be visited. 

Fort Aguada Beach Resort is on the northern side of the hill. Among the impressive sights in the fort are the extremely thick laterite walls. There are huge ground level water storage tanks placed under the main courtyard of the fort. 

These huge tanks illustrate the fact that water storage during sieges was very crucial. The old lighthouse that stands in the middle of the fort was built in 1864, from which we can have an excellent view south across the river towards Cabo Raj Niwas and beyond.

A short way to the east of the bastion is the pretty Church of St Lawrence, which also occupies a magnificent viewpoint. 

Work started on the church in 1630 and was completed in 1643. Looking down from the church towards the cliff edge, the Aguada Jail can be seen where many inmates serve drug abuse sentences. 

Fort Aguada can be reached by a deviation from the Panaji-Calangute road by bus or your own transportation.

REIS MAGOS FORT

REIS MAGOS FORT

 

Reis Magos Fort, Goa

The Reis Magos Fort stands guard over a very strategic point, where Mandovi river is quite narrow, preventing the entry of enemy ships. The fort was built in the year 1551 after the north bank of the river came under the control of the Portuguese. 

Church of Se Cathedral, Goa

Church of Se Cathedral

Church of Se Cathedral

Church of Se Cathedral - the largest in AsiaThe true glory of Old Goa can be witnessed in the church dedicated to St Catherine. At over 76 meters long and 55 meters wide, this is the largest church in Asia.

Majorda Beach, Goa

Majorda Beach, Goa

 

Majorda Beach, Goa

The starting point of the main stretch of Southern Beaches of Goa, location of the most exclusive beach resort hotels in Goa and India tourism.

Located in Salcete, Majorda is one of the smaller developed beaches of Goa, albeit the whole area possesses a lot of character, with small fishing villages scattered around palm groves. 

This South Goa beach area is the site of three spacious deluxe Goa hotel resorts, quite popular with those on a Goa holiday package tour. To its north are two other small beaches; Arossim, which is its deserted northern end, and Utorda, ten minutes walk further north. 

The resorts, along with the lack of any typically cheap Goa accommodation make the area relatively exclusive. For more action, you could hop onto one of the most loved beaches of Goa, Colva, 5 km south.

The villages in the area are relatively prosperous, partly because many families have men working in the Gulf, and many traditional mansions of wealthy families stand out.

The Kenilworth Beach Resort offers a water sports centre managed by professionals which are open to non-residents too.

Apart from the excellent restaurants at the resorts, there're a few clusters of beach shacks close to the resorts offering a good choice from the cuisine of Goa, India and Europe. Betalbatim has a few good restaurants and beach bars. 

Interestingly designed as a pirate ship, Treasures is a popular casino cum disco at Majorda Beach Resort Goa. It's also the only disco in Goa or India from where you can send an Email.

MAJORDA BEACH, GOA. ACCOMMODATION

Kenilworth Beach Resort, Goa at Utorda is one of the better luxury Goa resorts.  Heritage Village Club (earlier Sita), at Arossim and Majorda Beach Resort on the main beach, are excellent deluxe Goa hotel resorts. 

All feature large pools and lush gardens. Nanu Resorts at Betalbatim is a good value partly timeshare Goa hotel.

EXCURSIONS

* Chandor, Rachol and Loutolim
* Temples at Ponda
* Panaji (Panjim)
* Old Goa
* Savoi Spice Plantation
* Other southern beaches of Goa
* Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
* Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

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