Calangute

Calangute is a census town in North Goa in the state of Goa, India. It is famous for its beach, visited by domestic and international tourists alike. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. In the monsoon season, June through September, the sea can be rough, and swimming is prohibited.

To the north lies Baga, and south Candolim. To the east lies Saligao, and the arabian sea lashes its waves along the west. Calangute remains warm through the year with little temperature fluctuations. Calangute is 10 km from Mapusa City, & 18 km from Panjim the capital of Goa, Languages spoken include Konkani, Marathi and English. The town is popular due to water sports, which are offered on the beaches of Calangute.

Calangute is divided by a ward (vaddo) system which breaks it up into: Gauravaddo (east & west), Tivaivaddo, Naikavaddo, Maddovaddo, Porbavaddo, Dongorpur & Boa-Viagem, Umtavaddo, Chobravaddo, Sauntavaddo & Baga(usually considered as a part of Calangute).is a census town in North Goa in the state of Goa, India. It is famous for its beach, visited by domestic and international tourists alike. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. In the monsoon season, June through September, the sea can be rough, and swimming is prohibited.

To the north lies Baga, and south Candolim. To the east lies Saligao, and the arabian sea lashes its waves along the west. Calangute remains warm through the year with little temperature fluctuations. Calangute is 10 km from Mapusa City, & 18 km from Panjim the capital of Goa, Languages spoken include Konkani, Marathi and English. The town is popular due to water sports, which are offered on the beaches of Calangute.

Calangute is divided by a ward (vaddo) system which breaks it up into: Gauravaddo (east & west), Tivaivaddo, Naikavaddo, Maddovaddo, Porbavaddo, Dongorpur & Boa-Viagem, Umtavaddo, Chobravaddo, Sauntavaddo & Baga(usually considered as a part of Calangute).

Famous personalities From Calangute: Msgr. George Fernandes - Founder of the congregation of the Poor Sisters Of Our Lady