Goa is a beautiful place gifted with some of the most beautiful beaches in India, a pleasant climate, lots of greenery, amazing food and seafood, incredible heritage sites, a unique cultural legacy and of course wonderful people.
Candolim is one of Goa’s prime and famous locations. And is also the busiest and most upmarket stretch in North Goa. So, if you are looking for a peaceful place to relax your mind, body and soul; then Candolim is undoubtedly the perfect holiday spot for you.
So that you are not lost while you stay in Candolim, here’s our list of the top 5 things you can do during your holiday.
1. Candolim Beach
Amongst the most popular Beaches in Goa is the Candolim beach in North Goa. The Candolim beach in Goa is a peaceful beach which is located quite close to the Aguada Fort. Most of the tourists in Goa prefer going to the Candolim beach owing to its serene and tranquil environment. The long and straight Candolim beach is dotted with dunes that offer little shelter. This beach is also a great spot to indulge in some water sport activities.
Candolim beach is approximately about 350 metres away from Acron Seaway Resort. One can walk down the lane to reach the beach and can also hire a cab, bike or an auto. For all those seeking a quiet and relaxing holiday in Goa choosing the Candolim belt makes an excellent idea.
2. Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada is located at Sinquerim which is approximately about 2 km from Acron Seaway Resort. Standing on the crumbling ramparts of what was once the most formidable and unconquerable of the Portuguese forts in India, one looks out at a panoramic ocean vista, witnessing the confluence of the Mandovi River and Arabian Sea, over which the fort has kept watch for more than four hundred years. A part of the fort is converted into a Central jail and a luxury beach resort which has been host to many Bollywood movie shoots.
An interesting feature in the precinct of the fort is a 13-metre-high lighthouse. This lighthouse was home to a gigantic bell that was retrieved from amongst the ruins of the St. Augustus monastery at Old Goa. However, the bell has now been moved to the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church at Panaji. The fort is open on all days from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
3. Exciting Nightlife Options
Heading to Goa and wondering where to party? Candolim harbours the most happening and exciting nightlife options in the state. And this is something you should not miss during your stay in Goa. A lot of tourists and locals flock around the Candolim stretch to enjoy drinking, dancing and good music. These nightclubs are well-known for an eclectic mix of music, live acts like UV displays, fireworks and internationally acclaimed DJs and bands who literally set the floor on fire.
The party places in Goa are very diverse and each are known for their own sort of entertainment and music. Some of the best party places to be at while in Candolim are; LPK Waterfront Club, Sinq Night Club, Shiro Nightclub, Cohiba Bar & Kitchen, Showbar and so on.
4. The Best of Restaurants
When in a new place away from home, food always becomes a major concern. We all wonder if we will get the right food that will please our taste buds. The Goan cuisine is a merger of traditional Konkani ingredients and Portuguese cooking styles and recipes. Fish curry, rice and fried fish with some veggies is the staple food of Goa and is commonly served around. Trying the local cuisine or dishes is surely the most pleasurable part of any vacation. However, there are restaurants here that offer a wide choice of cuisine to suit all budgets and palettes.
There are many exciting places and experiences that must be on your radar when you are visiting Goa and staying in Candolim. Here are some must-try spots in and around Candolim that you should discover; Earthen Oven, Bomra’s, Tuscany Garden, Calamari, Café Chocolatti, Republic of Noodles, Horizon Grill, Banyan Tree, Stone House, Fisherman’s Cove, Viva Goa and so on.
5. Enthralling Water sport Activities
Though Goa is known as the land for its beaches, tourists from all over the world that visit the sunshine state also find it to be a great spot to indulge in water sport activities. This ‘Tourist Paradise’ as it’s called; offers a range of exciting water sports that provide majority of the fun and will get you all geared up to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush. Water sport operators at every beach in Goa provide basic equipment, training and a guide covering all safety procedures and guidelines.
Some thrilling water sports activities to look out for while you are visiting Candolim beach are; Parasailing, Jet skiing, Speed boats, Paragliding, Boat Rides, Ringo Rides and Banana tube boat rides to name a few.