Wednesday, 13 August 2014

CANDOLIM BEACH,Candolim,North Goa,India

What you like the best of this Beach

Candolim Beach, Candolim, North Goa, India


* Candolim Beach is among the most visited beaches in Goa.
* Located 15 kms north of Panaji in the state of Goa, the Candolim Beach is a part of a long extension of beach coastline of about 30 Km along the Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach.
* This place is also famous as it is the birth place of Fr. Abbe Faria, considered to be one of Goan freedom fighters and the Father of Hypnotism.
* The white sandy Candolim beach naturally beautified by the scrub-covered dunes draws a lot of tourists these days.
* Candolim Beach was the first area to have adopted Christianity under the Portuguese rule.
* Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities-right from parasailing to water-skiing, wind surfing and so on.
* Fishing is an activity for those who love peaceful and quiet environment.
* Yoga & meditation has also gained popularity here because of the idyllic atmosphere.
* Candolim's nightlife is very calm, giving a break from the chaos and commotion of other beaches.
* The main road that is the Candolim Calangute road is packed with shops and restaurants, but the beach front is rather free of any commercial activity apart from some water activities.
* Another interesting feature about the Candolim beach is the ship River Princess, which has been stuck at the shores of the beach since 2000.
* The best time to visit Candolim Beach is from November through February.

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