Holidays to Candolim

Candolim holidays: Getting there and getting around

Flights to Candolim fly into the main airport in Goa and the flying time from the UK is around 10 hours. Candolim flights are mainly operated by charter airlines providing fantastic package holidays in Candolim. By booking a package deal, transfers to and from the airport are usually included. The best way to get around from resort to resort are via the buses, with links to Panji and Mapusa.

Things to do on holidays in Candolim

Beaches in Candolim are simply sensational, the breathtaking sands and clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea are superb for taking a dip to cool down from the hot sun. A sun worshipper’s heaven and a water sports dream, the beach is where most visitors choose to hang out. Try your hand at windsurfing, swimming, snorkelling, the list goes on. Candolim is the perfect destination to kick back and relax in Goa, and is within easy reach of vibrant resorts Calangute and Baga. Candolim houses a main strip of shacks shops and restaurants, great for a lovely convenient compact holiday. There are a number of trips for you to enjoy, but one you must visit is the famous Aguda Fort, a 17th Century Portuguese fort that is magnificent to see and explore. Visit the amazing natural springs once a first source of drinking water for the mariners arriving on gigantic ships. Search and compare prices online to find cheap holidays to Candolim with travel.co.uk

Candolim holidays: Food and drink

Holidays in Candolim are the spice of life, and are superb for authentic Indian cuisine. Food plays an important part in Indian culture, throughout everyday dining and religion, huge banquets are held in temples. Food also plays a big part in Indian festivals. Meal times usually consist of a 3 course meal, starters of poppadoms served with dips and chutneys followed by delicious curries such as tandoori chicken served on a bed of pilau rice. Indian snacks are usually served throughout the meal, such as mouth-watering samosas, onion bahajis, delicious sweet and savoury naan breads and chapattis. Indian desserts are simply sensational, the sweet flavours compliment the hot spices of the previous dish. You can’t go home without trying the fabulous Indian sweets. Try Gulab and Jalebi syrup based fried sweets, or Bal Mithai milk and sugar balls. They are very rich so if you have a sweet tooth then these are for you!