14 km north of Panaji. Part of the 30 km coastline stretch of Northern Beaches of Goa that covers the most popular hotspots of Goa and India tourism.

This beach of Goa is lesser developed than the adjoining Sinquerim and a favorite of the Goa package tour operators. Backed by dunes, this straight and long Goa beach is home to many excellent 'International' shacks. Its northern part, near D'Mello's and Oceanic offers relative solitary, yet closeness to good food and drink.

If you choose a Goa hotel at Candolim as your base for your Goa travel, then beach walks or bike rides south upto Fort Aguada, or north to the happening beaches of Goa are sure to be enjoyable parts of your Goa holiday experience.

Delightful dolphin watching boat trips with guaranteed sightings (usually of two different species) are organized by professionals; some trips include breaks for swimming and lunch in a heritage house. Parasailing, water scooters, snokerelling, fishing & crocodile spotting trips and boat rides to other beaches of Goa are amongst the other fun activities available here. The neighboring beaches offer additional water-sports action.

Whispering Palm is a well-known deluxe hotel resort of Goa for those on a Goa package tour. Dona Alcina is a deluxe Goa hotel, as is Dom Francisco. Both offer good facilities. There are many budget hotels near the beach which offer good value via comfortable rooms, good restaurants, some even with small pools, making for a enjoyable, but cheap Goa holiday experience. Aldeia Santa Rita and Costa Nicola are good value budget Goa hotels.