Calangute is a census town in North Goa and is about 70 kilometers from central Goa. It is located near Candolim, Caranzalem, Panjim, Porvorim and Siolim.
The area is famous for the Calangute Beach, the largest beach in north Goa which attracts a number of tourists from all over the country. Other famous attractions in Calangute are Art Chamber, Kerkar Art Complex, Jam Point, Bella Ciao, Temptation Shack, Xavier’s Beach Cafe and the world-famous Decades Bar.
Connectivity
Calangute is well-connected to other parts of Goa via road and rail. It is 13 kilometres from Panaji and 8 kilometres from Mapusa. The region is served by state buses which connect this area to other parts of Goa. In addition, taxis and auto rickshaws are also available.Thivim Railway Station is the nearest railway station located 19.5 kilometres from Calangute. Other nearby railway stations are Margao Railway Station and Vasco da Gama Railway Station. The Goa International Airport is located at a distance of 38 kilometres via the Edapally – Panvel Highway.
Educational Institutions
Calangute houses many good educational institutions. These include Don Bosco School, Little Flower of Jesus High School, St. Josephs High School, Little Giants School, Lourdes Convent High School, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Remedius High School, St. Anthony's High School and St. Terez Jr. College.
Hospitals
Bosio Convent Hospital, Nerul Hospital, St Anthony's Hospital, R G Stone Hospital, Vrundavan Shalby Hospital, Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre and Heritage Ayurveda Centre are some of the famous hospital in the area.
Hotels
Being a famous tourist destination, the locality houses many good hotels to cater to the needs of travelers. These range from bed and breakfast establishments to mid-range hotels. Some of the popular hotels in Calangute are Ocean Palms, Casa Severina, Swissotel Goa and Surya Sangolda.
Shopping Malls
Calangute Mall and Caculo Mall are the two famous shopping malls located around this locality.
Real Estate in Calangute
The demand for real estate properties in Calangute is developing rapidly. Some of the prominent builders in this locality are Sigrun Holdings, Aaress Realty, Manglam Group and Pushpganga Properties. Currently, 11 projects are under construction and 1 project is ready for possession. Some of the ongoing real estate projects in Calangute are Sigrun Residency by Sigrun Holdings, The Wave by Aaress Realty, Feya Residencia by Pushpganga Properties and Aqua Grandiosa by Manglam Group. The average apartment price in Calangute is Rs. 8,642 per sq. ft. Unit sizes of apartments range from 414 sq. ft. to 2,300 sq. ft. With continuous development taking place, buying real estate property in Calangute will definitely offer good returns in future.
