In & Around... Things To Do |
- Early mornings... Walk on our beach, it is a great beach, quite
not too crowded and has a some good shacks.
- Breakfast at Casa Candolim. A vast selection for you to choose
from… you can order what you like and we will try our best to see that
you get it !
- Goa's Spice Plantations
- Dudhsagar Falls Goa
- Sight seeing tour, to Old Goa and Panjim ( Contact Hotel Staff
a cab can be arranged for the tour)
- Visit the capital city of Panjin and see some old Goan/
Portuguese Architecture the beautiful Panjim Church and the San Thome and Fontainhas area of Panjim.
- See Fort Aguada and the famous Prison, both very close to
Casa Candolim.
- The famous Candolim church which has a 450 year old history
is a short walk away, it has been recently been restored taking
several months and done by expert artists.
- The Wednesday Flea Market held at Anjuna beach. This market is
very popular among the tourists and is spread over the Anjuna coast
line where everything under the sun can be found.
- In season, we have the famous INGOS Night Market at Arpora, on
Saturdays. This is an experience no one should miss the market offers indian goods which make excellent gifts, amazing international
cuisine, live bands and performances a beer garden and a wide range of international cuisine.
- Boat ride from the Sinquerim Jetty, you can see Dolphins and watch
the sunset, its beautiful.
- The famous boat rides on the Mandovi River start every evening from
the Panjim Jetty, these usually last an hour or two with local
entertainment along with some tea and snacks.Tickets are sold at the jetty and several companies conduct these tours.
- Snip Salon and Spa just about 5 minutes drive away on the main
Candolim- Calangute Road offers World quality Indonesian massages, Beauty treatments and Salon services. Highly recommended by some of our guests Ayurvedic Massage there are a few centers just round the corner.
- Lunch / Dinner Mum's Kitchen in Panjim a restaurant serving Goan food.
- RITZ, Panjim, another great Sea Food Place
- Dinner, Sea-Food at INFERNO, on the popular Candolim Beach Road,
3 minutes walk from Casa Candolim, Great Food, ALL our guests have loved the food.
- Dinner / lunch at BISTRO, Candolim around 5 minutes drive from the hotel
- Dinner at Suoza Lobo, Calangute. Good Food, you can sit on the
beach and have a romantic Candlelight sea food dinner.
- Bomras Really different type of an experience. Some travel books
suggest that it is perhaps the best Burmese food restaurant in the
world. Around 5 minutes drive from Casa Candolim, on the
Sinquerim-Candolim Main road, near Acron Arcade.
- LILA's Café, BAGA, 15 minutes by car is a MUST. Best is to have
lunch / Brunch. LILA’s is not open for dinner.
- BRITTO's in Baga is also an excellent place to have dinner and drinks.
- Tito's and Club Cabana are two very Popular Night Clubs.
- The famous Fiesta restaurant ( Italian Food ) is just opposite
Titos amazing food and ambience- a must do.
- Sirroco at Baga is also suggested for Italian food.
- Casa Portugesa has local food
- We have a huge Coffee Café Day near the hotel this is a coffee
and snack chain found all over India.
- Visit Sangolda/ Sausedes, Historical Portuguese houses which
sell beautiful antique furniture. Anyone interested in Architecture
would love it.
- Water sports including Water Scooter, Surfing and Para Sailing,
are right there on Candolim Beach. Diving and Snorkeling can also be
arranged.
- For divers there is ample choice. You can learn to dive in Goa.
Barracuda Diving, based in Panaji is accredited with five stars from
the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (Padi) for a full
Padi Open Water Diving Certification course. If you prefer to remain
above the surface then Day Tripper Tours and Travel in Calangute
organises a two-day safari and white-water rafting trip which costs
around £75.
- Goa is the most Western-friendly place to learn Yoga – which also
means it attracts a number of charlatans along with genuine yoga
teachers. Yoga Magic near Anjuna is a reliable retreat that offers
daily yoga classes if there is a small group we can arrange for
classes at the hotel as well.
- The largest of Goa's four protected wildlife areas, Bhagwan Mahavir
Wildlife Sanctuary in the town of Mollem. The sanctuary is on the
eastern boundary of Goa, accessible by road or rail from Panaji or Margao. Leopards, spotted deer and cobras
can all be seen here, though not always. The other three sanctuaries are Bondla Forest wildlife it is 38 kms from Margao.
- Cottage Wild Life Sanctuary – This Sanctuary is the second largest in
Goa covering an area of 105 sq kms. Located some 60 kms from Panaji on the Panaji-Mangalore National Highway, the sanctuary is covered with
dense forests.
- Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary – Spread over an area of about 2 sq kms, the bird sanctuary is located on the Western tip of the island of Chorao along river Mandovi near Panaji. It is covered fully with mangrove species.A small secret we can share guests have spotted some rare birds at the pond before it dries completely!!!
- You could visit Acron Arcade for a bit of shopping they also
have a small coffee place. Around 15 minutes walk
- Guests LOVE this famous store, FAB INDIA (a chain all over
India) selling Kurtas and other linen/ Cotton stuff. Fortunately it is
very close to the Casa Candolim, about 3-4 minutes walk.
- There are several stalls dotting the roads all over Goa selling
beautiful handicrafts, jewellery and cotton clothes you would need to
bargain alot here as the prices quoted are always high.
- Newtons super market, the LARGEST in Goa, is also just round the corner.)
- Candolim Beach has the most SPECTACULAR display of FIREWORKS on New Year's EVE. It is a must to be at Candolim Beach at 12 Midnight on New Year's eve.
*** The recommendations above, specially of the eating places, has been compiled by us after duly considering the feedback from our
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