I think the word is crowded i did not like it my self but there is lots that like the atmosphere if i go this time i shall stay in the hotel xmas eve and new yrs eve.

Pip
x

The place to be is on the beach, every shack will be open, and at midnight the whole beach is one big fire work display, usually we have something to eat then head for the beach around 10pm, the atmosphere is fantastic,

Lin

Yes. New years eve on the beach is absolutely fantastic. Not to be missed. Even better is a swim in the sea and lying on a sunbed on new years day, recovering!!

WE just love the beach New Years eve too, what an atmosphere dance floors the lot... not to be missed
chilly

never been to calangute at new year,but have been baga up the road and it was unbeleivable!

All I can say is someday we will be there on new years eve .. and I live for that that day ...colleen

I've never been to Calangute,
But my best ever New Year, was on the beach at Candolim, packed with Europeans, Domestic Tourists and lot's of Locals. The atmosphere was magic, the fireworks went on forever, and the display from the Taj hotel, and Mr Mallya's Kingfisher villa amazing.
In the South the only place that comes anywhere close is Colva and mainly Domestic tourists, everywhere else people celebrate in the hotels and restaurants. Cavelossim beach was deserted last year.
I think I might be tempted to go North again one day, for New Year, you can't beat a good party on the Beach
x lassi

Lassi thats where we go Candolim beach New Year but not as far as Taj ..last year the shack we went to had built a solid huge dancefloor and it was a magical atmosphere
chilly

this will be our first year in goa for xmas and new year, especially looking forward to new years eve as it will be our 25th wedding anniversary as well

Early Congratulations jellytot. You will have a fabulous time in Goa celebrating your silver wedding.

Jellytot you could not be in a better place for you 25th wish it was me ...colleen

Can't be you Colleen, you can't have been married long enough cos I read somewhere that your young man is ONLY 17

wow jellytot what a great place to spend your silver we had ours this year... but not on the beach at new year unfortunately!!!
chilly

thankyou all we are really looking forward to it

Jellytot we might see you around, we are in Calangute over Xmas and New Year, we will have our blue wristbands on, come and say hi. Will definately be dancing the night away on new years eve on the beach.

brenliz, we will look out for you

we will have our blue wristbands on, come and say hi. Will definately be dancing the night away on new years eve on the beach.

and so will we !!
chilly

Do you think the beach area around where Ganesh shack in Candolim is situated will be busy on New Years eve ? Looking forward to a good party on the beach to bring in the new year

we aways go down candolim beach road and turn right as its walking distance from home, not sure of name of shack as we drift, but one has a big dance floor made up!! and the drinks weren't too over inflated for the night as some do ...but we wander a bit too for the atmosphere ,,, but i think most will be busy that night and especially around there as its easy access from the road ... New Year will be brill whatever just dont bother trying to egt taxi's across town!! a non starter!! and beware everyone!! last year we went in Cafe days on our way back from the beach at about 4am for cakes and coffees and were charged double for everything despite no signs or anything telling us..i argued it out with the manager and afetr a good ol row we ended up paying normal rate...I know they do double up prices but they should tell you and then you can make an informed decision but i was furious!!!
chilly