Calangute

Calangute is a prominent coastal village and beach tourism centre in Goa, India. It is placed about 13 km from Panaji, the capital of Goa. There are many hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops there. Baga beach, Candolim beach, Coco beach and Aguad fort are the major places of interest around. Calangute beach is also one of the most crowded beaches in Northern Goa, with many European tourists coming there around Christmas and the New Year's. Calangute is famous for its fine sand. Area Code: 832