Calangute
Photo: Gayatri Priyadarshini (CC BY-SA 4.0)November: good2-3 days
North Goa's busiest beach town, the "Queen of Beaches", running into Baga and Candolim.
Choose it for convenience, food and nightlife rather than quiet; rent a scooter for Fort Aguada, Anjuna and Baga.
November: Season opens; best from mid-Nov
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Things to do
- Laze on Calangute and Baga beach shacks: Sunbeds free with an order
- Try water sports on Calangute beach: Agree prices first; crowded jet skis
- Ride to Fort Aguada: 9:00-18:30, free
- Night out on Tito's Lane, Baga
- Shop at the Saturday Night Market, Arpora: Saturdays 16:00-03:00, Nov-Mar
- Eat seafood at Britto's or Souza Lobo
- Swim and sunbathe: Swim only in season (Nov-early May) and between flags
- Watch the sunset
Top sights
Nature and outdoors
Where to eat
Souza Lobo
Beachfront Calangute restaurant running since 1932, known for kingfish and seafood.
Infantaria
Calangute bakery-cafe and restaurant at the junction, popular for breakfast.
Sai Leela Family Restaurant Veg & Non Veg
Churrascaria Brasil
Kanha Pure Veg
Roma cafe
Koi
Udupi express veg
Cafe Lazy Days
VEG O'GOA
Moon shine
Kombo
Shopping
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