After all Calanguate in Goa is one beach that should not be missed. It one of the popular holiday resort with its small houses amongst the coconut groves. Calanguate beach lies on the shores of Arabian sea of North Goa in India. The beach is just 15 km from Panaji.

My guide, Adeesh, informed me that the pristine surroundings and blissful serenity and golden sands of the beach was found by hippies in 60's and 70's. The hippies also spread the word around and brought hordes of European tourists. Decades later, tourists still trudge down the dusty, weather-beaten roads in search of that idyllic coastal Goa. On this lovely beach, Goans and tourists spend summers, bathing in the quiet solitude of the sea, sun and sand.

One thing that I likes about Calanguate beach was that all the bars and restuarants were avialable at the entrance of the beach. As with most Goan resorts, the accent is firmly on seafood, though many places tack on a few token vegetarian dishes. Western breakfasts also feature prominently.