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Calangute
Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination.
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- Mermaid Garden
Calangute at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Mermaid Garden: Mermaid Garden, also known as Jardim da Sereia, is a public park and heritage site located in Campal locality of Panaji, the capital of Goa, India.
Sightseeing Places
- Mermaid Garden: Mermaid Garden, also known as Jardim da Sereia, is a public park and heritage site located in Campal locality of Panaji, the capital of Goa, India.
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Plan Your Way
- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 20 km from Calangute.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Marmagao railway station, about 15 km from central Calangute.
- By Road: Frequent state buses go to and from other parts of Goa, but if you're travelling a longer distance, you need to change buses (for example, from the airport you should need three buses to get to Calangute). A bus from Panaji costs ₹10-15 depending on the route the bus takes.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Calangute (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–33°C with about 212 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Calangute (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–29°C with about 584 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Calangute (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 192 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Calangute (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 21–33°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
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Planning Guide
- Overview: Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May.
- Accommodation: Take any road going towards the beach from the main road and find a bunch of places to sleep as you approach the beach. If you choose a smaller road you're likely to find cheaper places. Listed options include Chalston Beach Resort, Dias Holiday Homes and Estrela do Mar Beach Resort.
- Best Way To Explore: Calangute is a quite small area, and you can easily walk your way through it. Two-wheelers and cars are naturally available for hire, and getting a taxi or an auto rickshaw is easy.
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Significance
Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Calangute is most comfortable in January and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 20 km away. The nearest railway station is Marmagao railway station, about 15 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Mermaid Garden.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2779 mm of rain in total.
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