By train

The nearest railway station is at Thivim which is around 20 minutes by taxi and costs around Rs.200. Other railway stations are at Margao and Vasco.

By road

Calangute beach is well connected to other parts of Goa by road. The quality of the road is good, which makes the ride extremely comfortable.

Walking is best as the place is small, however it is possible to hire 2 wheelers and autos are also around.

Numerous restaurants near the beach. Food is somewhat expensive by Indian standards.

• Tibetan Kitchen - sizzling garlic prawn platter to die for. Waiters will give you impromptu lessons in eating with chopsticks.
• Bella Ciao - The Italian Restaurant at La Calypso Hotels, Saunta Vaddo, Calangute-Baga road, Goa - 403516 - Phone: 0832 2275821 Italian
• O'Coqueiro
• Mirabai Goan Village, off Baga Road. Phone: 98 22176808- The best! Authentic Goan food, excellent sea food, charming knowledgeable owner.
• Souza Lobo - Its on the beach, you won't miss it. King Fish and Seafood are excellent.
• After Seven Restaurant, on the border of Candolim-Calangute. Telephone 91-832-227957. Easily the best restaurant in Goa. It continues to be the benchmark for all other restaurants. Started by Leo, who speaks 4 languages and has travelled the world with the reputed Taj Group of Hotels, this restaurant has been around for 9 years. The chef used to head the culinary department of the famous Caribbean Cruise liners. The restaurant was formerly known as After Eight Restaurant, till Nestle decided that the restaurant was so good that it would prove competition to their mints, asked Leo to change the name, which he did in 2005.
• Casa Andre's
• Bob's Inn - on the main road from Calangute to Candolim.
• Mooncrest on the Waves