Candolim and Sinquerim Beach
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The beaches of Candolim and Sinquerim in
Goa are
popular with charter and upmarket tourists. The pace is a
little less frenetic than at Calangute and Baga up the coast.
Independent travelers are rare here, and most of the hotels
are favoured by package-tour operators.
Fort Aguada Beach
The beach at Fort Aguada is known for its rocky and attractive
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Candolim Beach
The Candolim Beach has the rusting hulk of a grounded
tanker, the River Princess – it’s not a very pretty
princess. Candolim is a continuation of the Calangute. Candolim is a mix of upmarket resorts, package hotels,
beach shacks and some good restaurants, culminating in
the sprawling Taj complex at Sinquerim. Though, still
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likely to
come closer to the Goa ideals.
Sinquerim Beach
Sinquerim Beach is also the continuation of the Calangute
beach and Candolim Beach. The Sinquerim beach is more popular
with high range of tourists.
Other Attractions in Candolim
Fort Aguada
Guarding the mouth of the Mandovi River, Fort Aguada was
constructed by the Portuguese. It is worth visiting the moated
ruins on the hilltop for the views, which are particularly
good from the old lighthouse. |
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Aguada Jail
Aguada Jail is located beneath the fort, facing the
Mandovi river. Most of the inmates here (including some
tourists on compulsory, extended stays) are in on drug
charges. It is not really much of tourist destination.
Accommodation
Some of the best-value beach accommodation in Goa lines
the quiet back lanes of both villages. The Taj group
operates a complex of three luxury hotels besides the
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Sinquerim
beach. These hotels are the Taj Holidays Village, Aguada
Hermitage and Fort Aguada Beach Resort. The Taj Holidays
Village organizes paragliding and rents jet-skis and
windsurfing equipment.
How to reach Candolim and Sinquerim Beach
The buses or taxis runs from Panaji, Mapusa or Betim to
Sinquerim via the Calangute-Candolim road. There are frequent
buses travelling between Sinquerim and Calangute beach. |
