Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach, between Sinquerim and Baga beaches in the Bardez district, is an open stretch of sand with occasional palm trees for patchy shade. The beach is accessible by cement steps. Note the sign warning that swimming is dangerous—there's a fairly strong undertow here. Calangute is bustling: the entrance area is crammed with restaurants, stalls, and shops. The mood is festive during the winter high season, when dozens of shacks serving inexpensive alcohol and seafood pop up on the beach.