The state of Goa houses some of the best beaches in the country and is visited by tourists all year around. The candolim beach is located at a distance of 14 kms from Panjim, which is the capital of the Goan state. This beach forms a significant part of the coastline which extends along the Arabian Sea.
Candolim beach is also a hub for a number of water sports activities such as . There is a presence of water sports such as parasailing, speed boating and banana boat rides at the beach, which captures a good number of adventure seeking tourists. Angling is also one of the most indulged in activities which take place on this beach.
The Candolim beach also offers some beautiful views for tourists who visit this beach to indulge in the charm of watching the sunset and to cherish some relaxing moments. The serene ambience which is present on this beach, makes it ideal for meditation and yoga. The unique thing about this beach is that its nightlife is quite calm in comparison to other Goan beaches. The Aguada Fort, which is an age old Portuguese fort, is one of the major tourist attractions on this beach.
It is said that the best seafood in Goa is present on this beach. This is the reason there are a myriad restaurants which are located in this place and are serving some of the sumptuous dishes which acts like a treat for the taste buds. There are a number of resorts, guest houses and villas to provide accommodation to the tourists. Candolim beach is well connected to other parts of the state in Goa as capital city of Panaji is just located 12 kms away.