Tell me about Candolim

lotus blossom · Nov 23rd, 2005, 09:57

I am thinking of going to Goa. In my three trips to india i've never made it further south than Mumbai (and that was only briefly for a wedding). I have a friend who is in Candolim (I think that's the place) so want to get the lowdown on it. I searched IM and found some info, but not much. I am interested in basics such as accomodations, costs, how touristy is it, etc.

I am interested in visiting my friend but then perhaps escaping to somewhere tranquil nearby. Is this possible?

Much appreciated!

lotus blossom · Nov 24th, 2005, 02:23

anyone?

seventies'hippy · Nov 24th, 2005, 03:12

Hi Lotus, I think your not getting any replies because people think that these questions have been asked & answered so many times before, and you being here for over a year now with lots of input to the forum should be able to search out what you seek,,,,,,,,,,
This topic has been spoken about so many times in lots of threads about Goa.

But Candolim is one of the most touristy areas of Goa, lots of package holiday people, lots of alcohol related bars restaurants & related tourist shops.
Theres lots of holiday hotels, check our forums for prices etc,

Can't your friend who must know your likes advice you specifically.

There are peaceful/tranquil places in goa but Candolim isn't one of them,,,,,

lotus blossom · Nov 24th, 2005, 03:34

i did a complete search and read whatever came up about candolim. it wasn't much to be honest. that's alright. i'll just do some reading on the net.

crvlvr · Nov 24th, 2005, 04:05

To me Candolim beach struck the right balance between accessibility, amenities and crowd. for its location, its relatively less crowded than sat Baga, calangute etc with minimal foreign tourists. It does have a few shacks, so that helps if you want a drink or a bite to eat while you are on the beach. However, the scenic view is marred by cargo ship that is stuck a few hundred feet from the beach and has been abandon for a few years. http://www.goacom.com/joel/news/2005nov/16nov05.htm

lotus blossom · Nov 24th, 2005, 04:27

thanks crvlvr. this is the sort of feedback i am looking for.

josan165 · Nov 4th, 2006, 23:43

We have been staying in calangute or Baga till now.

This year we have booked Sea Pearl Guest House on Candolim, since it is on the beach itself.

Let's see how it works.

It is better place than Calangute and Baga.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotus blossom

I am thinking of going to Goa. In my three trips to india i've never made it further south than Mumbai (and that was only briefly for a wedding). I have a friend who is in Candolim (I think that's the place) so want to get the lowdown on it. I searched IM and found some info, but not much. I am interested in basics such as accomodations, costs, how touristy is it, etc.

I am interested in visiting my friend but then perhaps escaping to somewhere tranquil nearby. Is this possible?

Much appreciated!

josan165 · Nov 14th, 2006, 22:36

Hotels & Resorts Upto Rs. 500/- per day
NORTH GOA:
Anjuna:
Cabin Disco, back along the Mapusa road (Tel. 273254)
Coutinho's Nest, Soronto Vaddo (Tel. 274386)
D'Souza, c/o Michael Pharmacy (Tel. 274347,274439)
Hilton Guest House, on the main road near the bus park (Tel. 274432)
Manali, south of Starco's, near the bus stand (Tel. 274421)
Mary's Holiday Home, near the bus stand
Martha's, 907 Montero Yaddo, between bus stand and market (Tel. 273365)
Red Cab Inn, De Mello Vaddo (Tel. 273312)
Rose Garden Motel, is right on the beach, near the market are (Tel. 273362)
Sonic Guest House, close to the rockey seafront (Tel. 273285)
Starco's, on the crossroads (no Phone)
Tamarind, Kumarvaddo, 3 km from beach (Tel. 274309 )
Zebra Lodge and Camping, near Sacred Heart High School (no Phone)
Arambol:
Ganesh Rest House, on the first headland north
Laxmi Niwas, above Ganesh Stores,
Villa Oceanic, southeren end of the beach
Baga:
Ancona Beach Resort, Saunta Vaddo (Tel. 276096)
Divine Guest House, north of the river
Jack's, in the village (no phone)
Jimi' tepee Village,on the hill side, opposite the bridge (Tel. 276124)
Joanita Guest House, Baga Rd (Tel. 277166)
Lucia Bella's, 7/173 A, Baga Rd (no phone)
Martin's' 1928 Cobra Vaddo (no phone)
Melissa Guest House, 620 Anjuna Rd (no phone)
Nani's and Rani's, north of the river (Tel. 276313)
Sunshine Beach Resort, Calangute-Baga rd (Tel. 276003)
Venar, 1963, Cobra Vaddo (Tel. 276867)
Villa Fatima Resort,Saunta Vaddom, Baga Rd (Tel. 277418)
Zinho's, 7/3 Saunta Vaddo (Tel. 277383)
Calangute:
Anup Holiday Homes (Tel: 276716)
A Canoa (Tel. 276082)
Albenjoh (Tel. 276422)
Alpha Guest House (Tel. 277358)
Angela Guest House, Umta Vaddo, South of beach front (Tel. 277269)
Angelina Beach Resort, soth Calangute (Tel. 279268)
An Vin, 5/193, Umta Vaddo, behind the bus stand
Calangute Beach Resort, Umta Vaddo (Tel. 276063)
CoCo Banana, 5/139 A, Umta Vaddo (Tel. 276478)
Conria Beach Resort
Dona Cristalina
Fellah's Guest House
Gabriel's, Gaura Vaddo;(277484)
GTDC Tourist Resort, overlooking the steps to the beach;(276024)
La Bamba, next to GTDC Resort;(276108)
Longer Guest House, south Calangute;(277460)
Miranda Beach Resort
NV's Guest House, south Calangute
O Camarao, 5/201, Uma Vaddo;( 276229)
Rodrigues Cottages
Saahil Hotel, south Calangute;(276069)
Sea Pearl Guest House
Sea Wolves
Sheista
Souza Lobo, right on the beach
Stay Longer Guest House
Sundowner Holiday Home, 5/128, Umta Vaddo;(277267)
Victor guest House;(276966)
Candolim:
Altrude Villa, Murrod Waddo;(277703)
Alexandra Tourist Center, Morod Vaddo;( 276097)
Ave Maria,( 277336)
Casa Sea Shell, Fort Aguda Rd, near Bom successo; (276131,277879)
Coquerial Holiday Home,( 276070)
Costa Nicola Beach Resort, Vaddi, near the health centre;(276343)
D'Mello's Sea View, behind Dr. Monteiro's house;(277395)
Dona Florina, Monteiro's Rd ;( 277398)
Holiday Beach Resot, ;(276088)
Julia, Escrivao Vaddo; (277219)
Kamal, towards Aguda;( 276320)
Lobo's, Camotim vaddo;
Manuel Guest House, Camotim Vaddo; (277729)
Monte Villa
Peravel,100m from beach; ( 277074,272227)
Pretty Petal Guest House
Sand Pebbles,(279178)
Sea Shell Inn, Fort Aguda Rd, (276131)
Shanu Holiday Home
Summerville Beach Resort;( 277075,262681)
Ti Bhat, Murrod Vaddo;
Tropicano Beach Resort, ( 277732 )
Dona Paula:
Sea View, opposite NIO; ( 223327)
Mapusa:
Astoria Motel, Assago,2km west of Mapusa;( 262186)
GTDC Tourist Hotel, opposite the Kadamba bus stand;(262794, 262694)
Mandrin, near Alankar Cinema;( 262579)
Shalini,Taliwada; ( 262324 )
Sirsat Lodge ( 262419)
Trishul, near Mapusa clinic; ( 262700)
Miramar:
Bela Goa; (224575)
El Paso, 484, Campal Colony;( 224898, 227213)
Gopika International, St Mary's Colony,

226194, 229821, 229823)
Liboran, Nomoxint; ( 223298, 224518)
London Hotel ;(226017)
Miramar Beach Resort (Formerly Yatri Niwas);(227754)
Riomar Beach Resort, D Bandhokar Marg; (226193)
Youth Hostel; (225433)
Panaji:
Afonso Guest House, St Sebastian Chapel Square, Fontainhas;(222359)
Casa Pinho, (224193)
Elite Boarding & Lodging, 31 January Rd
Embassy, Emidio Gracia Rd;(225172)
Frank's Inn,83, Menezes Braganza Rd;(226716)
GTDC Tourist Home, Pato,near bus stand ;(227972)
Mandovi Pearl Guest House, PO Box 329,behind GTDC tourist Hostel; (223928)
Neptune, Malacca Rd;(224447)
Orav's Guest House, 31, January Rd; (226128)
Park Lane Lodge, Near Chapel of St Sebastian; (220238,227154)
Republica, Jose Falcao Rd ,near GTDC Tourist Hostel; (224630)
Sonia Niwas Guest House; (224268)
Udipi Boarding & Lodging
Venite,31,January Rd;(225537)
Vagator:
Abu John's, halfway between the crossroads and the beach; (no phone)
Anita Lodge, north of the road near the beach; (274348 )
Balbina's , Menndonca Vaddo; (no phone )
Bethany Inn Guest House
Cally's, near St Andrew's Church, behind Bell Bakery;(273382)
Dolrina Guest House, north of the road near the beach; (274347)
Green Peace, 1639, Deul Vaddo; ( no phone)
Jolly Jolly Lester, halfway between the crossroads and Big Vagatorbeach;(no phone)
Noble Nest
Oasis Guest House, 100m west of the crossroads;( no phone)
Palm Grove, Deul Vaddo; ( 274388)
Reshma Guest House, (no phone)

You may mail me at jaideep1@bluebottle.com for further details if needed. I am from Chandigarh, visiting Goa almost every alternate year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotus blossom

I am thinking of going to Goa. In my three trips to india i've never made it further south than Mumbai (and that was only briefly for a wedding). I have a friend who is in Candolim (I think that's the place) so want to get the lowdown on it. I searched IM and found some info, but not much. I am interested in basics such as accomodations, costs, how touristy is it, etc.

I am interested in visiting my friend but then perhaps escaping to somewhere tranquil nearby. Is this possible?

Much appreciated!

goagirlwannabee · Nov 22nd, 2006, 19:42

Ya I like candolim - nice and quite.
but its easy enough to get to Calangute and Baga.
I find that there are more families there in Candolim,

josan165 · Dec 24th, 2006, 18:22

Candolim is definately a better place than Baga and calangute.

We are just back from Goa, our trip was great at Candolim.

The only problem is that it is full of package tourists and the (Good) beach shacks are a very few on the beach and we found De Mello's to be the best in terms of Quality and price.

jai_sin · Dec 31st, 2006, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by josan165

Candolim is definately a better place than Baga and calangute.

We are just back from Goa, our trip was great at Candolim.

The only problem is that it is full of package tourists and the (Good) beach shacks are a very few on the beach and we found De Mello's to be the best in terms of Quality and price.

Josan165,

You are right.

This is definately a better beach than Calangute.

But I insist you to try Arambol once.

It is not less than a paradise on earth.

You will forget these crouded beaches of sequrim to Baga/ Anjuna if you try to stay on this beach once.

You will find great food, great huts to stay and above all the privacy you need. The least crowded and extremely beautiful beach.

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 31st, 2006, 15:21

Can anyone reccommend budget accom., like beach huts, in Arambol?
How far up from Candolim or Anjuna? How long does it take? Are there buses going?

josan165 · Jan 1st, 2007, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

Can anyone reccommend budget accom., like beach huts, in Arambol?
How far up from Candolim or Anjuna? How long does it take? Are there buses going?

Arambol is around 30-35 Kms from Calangute. I Don't think you will get some bus for the place.

Taxi is a better option.

I don't have any contact number of beach huts accommodation.

You may find a few in other forums on the site.

lez · Jan 2nd, 2007, 09:57

for more info on Goa try
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=60

or google holiday truth and find the Goa thread.

lez

Nov 23rd, 2005, 09:57	#1
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,893	Tell me about Candolim I am thinking of going to Goa. In my three trips to india i've never made it further south than Mumbai (and that was only briefly for a wedding). I have a friend who is in Candolim (I think that's the place) so want to get the lowdown on it. I searched IM and found some info, but not much. I am interested in basics such as accomodations, costs, how touristy is it, etc. I am interested in visiting my friend but then perhaps escaping to somewhere tranquil nearby. Is this possible? Much appreciated! __________________ Not all who wander are lost

Nov 24th, 2005, 03:12	#3
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	Hi Lotus, I think your not getting any replies because people think that these questions have been asked & answered so many times before, and you being here for over a year now with lots of input to the forum should be able to search out what you seek,,,,,,,,,, This topic has been spoken about so many times in lots of threads about Goa. But Candolim is one of the most touristy areas of Goa, lots of package holiday people, lots of alcohol related bars restaurants & related tourist shops. Theres lots of holiday hotels, check our forums for prices etc, Can't your friend who must know your likes advice you specifically. There are peaceful/tranquil places in goa but Candolim isn't one of them,,,,, __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

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lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,893	i did a complete search and read whatever came up about candolim. it wasn't much to be honest. that's alright. i'll just do some reading on the net.

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lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,893	thanks crvlvr. this is the sort of feedback i am looking for.

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goagirlwannabee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: uk Posts: 124	Ya I like candolim - nice and quite. but its easy enough to get to Calangute and Baga. I find that there are more families there in Candolim,

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josan165 Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 80	Candolim is definately a better place than Baga and calangute. We are just back from Goa, our trip was great at Candolim. The only problem is that it is full of package tourists and the (Good) beach shacks are a very few on the beach and we found De Mello's to be the best in terms of Quality and price.

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