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. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. During the monsoon season, from June through September, the sea can be rough and swimming is prohibited. The beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing, among others.

Calangute
Calangute beach
Town
Waves thrashing at the shore
Calangute, Goa, India.
Nickname: 
Calangute
Calangute
Location of Calangute in Goa
Calangute
Calangute (India)
Coordinates: 15°32′30″N 73°45′43″E
CountryIndia
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub-districtBardez
Population
 (2011)
  Total13,810
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403516
Area code0832
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