Monday, January 18, 2010

The Calangute Beach- One of the best Goan Beach

If you really want to quench your thirst of travel and adventure then once in a while you must visit Goa.The biggest truth about Goa is that it looks like some place coming straight out of your dreams. A small peaceful town with lots of small restaurants and bars situated along roadside just as lot of mushrooms head up during the rains. This place is full of beaches, nature, greenry, restaurants, fun and happiness.

Calangute Beach

The Calangute beach is one of the loveliest beaches in Goa. The word Calangute is derived from KOLI-GUTT which originally meant land inhabited by fishermen. The name Koli can be related with the goddess kali, worshipped by the fisher folk.

To get to Calangute beach, you have to walk for a short time, walk through shops on either side, and then you are at a place where you climb down steps to reach the beach. The lovely Calangute beach is also known as the "Queen of Beaches".Many local and International tourists visit this beach. The beach is crowded in almost every season.

Calangute Beach

Various water sports are also available at the Calangute beach. These interesting sports include Para sailing, bumper ride, banana ride etc.

In the various shops situated near this beach you can get a variety of trendy as well traditional jewelry. The shops also have hordes of stylish bracelets, caps and hats.

Calangute Beach

One more name that cannot be ignored while describing the Calangute beach is Souza-Lobo. Its a food outlet that serves wonderful food in a wonderful way. The Souza-Lobo people place the tables outside on the sand during evening time. Then beautiful candles are placed on these tables. Their decor is very much Portuguese having a blend of goan style. Souza-Lobo serves spicy goan dishes along with other tasty items on their menu.

If you stay at the Goa Residency Hotel then going reaching the Calangute beach would be very easy for you. You can also enjoy the alluring seafood and vegetarian food that is served in the nearby hotels of Calangute beach.

In a far off view from this beach you see a necklace of palm trees. When the water of this beach sparkles in the bright sunlight and you see a lot of tree here and there around the beach then you really feel the beauty of this place.That's why the Calangute beach is rightly said the"Queen of beaches" for its exquisite beauty.

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