Candolim Beach, Goa

About Candolim Beach
Candolim Beach extends from the Taj hotel near the Vaddo of Sinquerim to Escrovao Vado,on the main Calangute-Candolim Road. This main road and the lanes off it are packed with shops, hotels and restaurants, much less crowded. It is also the place where one of the first revolts against the Portugese rule was launched by Goans, the revolt of the Pintos, led by Goan Catholic Priests. As you come to the end of Candolim's Chogm Road, it passes over a deep ditch. This is all that remains of the moat that once surrounded Fort Aguada, and cut the fort from the Bardez mainland. Built by the Portugese in 1612 to protect Goa from the Dutch. Candolim is quiet peaceful than other beaches of Goa. Alleviated with all sorts of facilities Candolim Beach is meant for all classes of people.

Attractions in Candolim Beach
Drive to Candolim
There is something interesting to do like climbing up the fort which lies atop the Sinquerim Plateau. This location affords a stunning panorama of the Mandovi meeting the sea and of the Panjim on the South Bank.

Chapel of Saint Lawrence
On the road to citadel is the beautiful Chapel of St. Lawrence, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors and arguably enjoying the most advantageous location of all Goa Chapels.

Candolim Church
First built by Fr Pedrode Belem in 1560 and dedicated to the Lady Of The Hope, it received its icing son the cake look after it first got revamped . Within, the sheer White of this parochial church is incredibly enhanced by the rich emerald paddies that stretch all the across the Nehru River to Pilrene in the east, forming the kind of Montage that gives Goa its rustic beauty.

Dolphins and Fishing
A large number of boat operators also offer dolphin and crocodile spotting trips, fishing expeditions and river cruises.

Nocturnal Joints
Candolim has a happening nightlife as there are number of joints that offer you much more than just Nocturnal outlets like awe some cuisines and loads of shopping experiences.