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Also known as the ""Queen of Beaches"" , Calangute is is Goa's flagship beach. It is also the most commercialized of all beaches in Goa. Due to its extreme popularity, Calangute beach beckons tourists and backpackers from all over the world and the beach remains choc-a-block with tourists all year around. The beach is dotted with shacks and a lot of the clubs open up onto the beach. There are lots of shows held on the beach including rock, pop beat shows, open air dances, and fetes. Calangute... more » Also known as the ""Queen of Beaches"" , Calangute is is Goa's flagship beach. It is also the most commercialized of all beaches in Goa. Due to its extreme popularity, Calangute beach beckons tourists and backpackers from all over the world and the beach remains choc-a-block with tourists all year around. The beach is dotted with shacks and a lot of the clubs open up onto the beach. There are lots of shows held on the beach including rock, pop beat shows, open air dances, and fetes. Calangute offers all modern amenities like a post office, banks, foreign exchange offices and medical facilities. When in Calangute a must see is the Church of St. Alex, built in 1741. « less

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Calangute Residency

Nov 27, 2009

We had being to Goa between 18th to 21st Sept. It was perfect time to be there - Tourist season was on the verge of starting but only few people hence easy availability of hotels & recreation...more

Souza Lobo

Nov 27, 2009

After waiting to get a table and waiting for the service, the food was great and and the price correct. So end of all a good place to eat in Calangute.... more

Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nov 26, 2009

We booked two rooms for 4 nights in advance and checked in on Nov. The hotel is small and the rooms are not wt the pics show. We were moved from room to room because there were many problems with...more

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