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Visiting Candolim, India


Candolim is just north of the Mandovi river and is home to Goa's most popular and well known resort and holiday village. As such, it's not a typical backpackers destination. The Candolim beach itself does not have much to offer when compared to its livelier neighbor, Calangute. However, if sunbathing and take the occasional dip is your thing then Candolim will offer you the perfect experience. One of the more interesting sights from Candolim beach is the bulk carrier ""River Princess"" which... more » Candolim is just north of the Mandovi river and is home to Goa's most popular and well known resort and holiday village. As such, it's not a typical backpackers destination. The Candolim beach itself does not have much to offer when compared to its livelier neighbor, Calangute. However, if sunbathing and take the occasional dip is your thing then Candolim will offer you the perfect experience. One of the more interesting sights from Candolim beach is the bulk carrier ""River Princess"" which ran aground 100 metres offshore. While at the Candolim beach do not miss out the Aguada Fort. The fort was built by the Portuguese way back in 1912 for defense against the Dutch and the Maratha invaders. Candolim is aslo a very popular evening destination as it has a number of very good resteraunts and night clubs. « less

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Victor's

5 of 5 stars
Worcester, UK
11 Dec 2009

What a great dining experience!..you have to order your menu beforehand..Victor will then freshly catch and prepare your food..It was simply the best steak i have ever eaten. The tiger prawns and crab...more

Phoenix Park Inn Resort

10 Dec 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

just got back from goa, stayed at the phoenix, although our room was`nt overlooking the pool, (you cant please everybody) we found it clean and spacious, also had satellite tv. towels and bedding...more

Tropicano Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
Newcastle upon Tyne
10 Dec 2009

I stayed here back in 2008 when I went backpacking with my girlfriend. This place is no hotel but it is a very good hostel, rooms are fairly spacious and very clean, it did smell a bit of bleach but...more

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