Calangute Beach is  nine miles north from the Goan capital, Panaji. Visitors can either take up accommodations near the beach or make day trips from Panaji.

There are quite a few villages in the area of the beach, but none has a direct claim on the beach to be associated with its name.

The beach is almost four miles long covered with palm trees. During the months November to February it is considered the peak tourist season. Tourists avoid Goa in the rainy season but the truth is that there is no bad time to visit Calangute.

Calangute was a hippie hang out during the 60's and 70's. Today the hippies have mostly turned into yuppies. But the beach is unchanged - pristine, serene golden sand and sun. The beach is filled with average sun worshippers and their children. Fresh seafood is everywhere on sale.

Not far from the beach is the Kerkar Art Complex. The Complex's exhibitions are mostly art and craft from local Goans. Indian classical music is available on Thursdays and Fridays at the Complex.

A Saturday bazaar near the post office has plenty of good bargains for shoppers. Fish, meat, and grocery is available here if one is on a prolonged stay. There are also textiles, pottery, and other provisions.  The tourists can also visit the Tibetan market in Calangute. Kashmiri merchants also frequent Goa with carpets, embroidery, and more.

Finally, if  tired of the mundane life of a sun seeker, one can take the crocodile and dolphin spotting tours on the Mandovi and Zuari rivers. Crocodiles inhabit the swamps and mangroves of the area. Dolphins play at the mouth of the Mandovi River
Some Hotel worth a mention at Calangute beach, North of Goa is Casa De Goa – 3 Star, Goan Heritage – 3 Star, Santiago Resort – 3 Star, Alor Resort – 2 Star, Sun Kissed Resort – 2 Star, Falcon Guest House – One Star, Hotel Linda – One Star.