Candolim is a town situated in Bardez Taluka in the north of Goa State in India. It has a population of approximately 10 thousand. The historical town offers a calm atmosphere for its visitors with its coastline covered with palm trees unlike the neighboring towns. The town is a popular destination among families and backpackers since it offers a pleasant holiday with its historical structure and natural beauties. Candolim Beaches extend along the 8 km long coastline. On the coast, there are beach huts equally placed along the beach. Here, local tastes like the spicy Goan fish curry are served. You can rent beach chair on the beaches and enjoy Indian massage. In addition, there are many water sports activities to do on the beaches like water-skiing, jet-ski and windsurfing.
On the main street of Candolim, restaurants offering tastes from the North Indian cuisine, cashmere souvenir shops and hotels welcome visitors. Along the way going to the beach on this street, you can see handmade jewelry and stalls selling Indian henna tattoos. During your stay in Candolim, you should not leave this historical town without stopping at Panaji, the fascinating capital of Goa. You can reach Panaji with a short ferry travel. This place is one of the unique points bearing traces from the Portuguese architecture with Hindu temples and street markets. Since Candolim is a popular tourist destination, it has train routes connecting to major cities such as Mumbai and Bangalore. You can travel to Candolim from the nearest train station Thivim.