Candolim Beach is  part of a long stretch of beach coastline along the Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach. Candolim beach is less crowded and quite peaceful, as compared to Anjuna or Calangute. Though one can find tourists strolling by the shore of the Candolim beach, still some quiet and relaxing places can be found. Candolim is the best beach if one wants solitude from the hustle and bustle of Aguada don't expect too many facilities though. Candolim is very quite, and this is due to the fact that there are no resorts close to the beach.

Candolim is also the birth place of Abbe Faria considered to be one of the Great Goan Freedom Fighters and also the Father of Hypnotism.

Fort Aguada built in the year 1612 by the Portuguese,  is a famous Fort in Goa and is worth visiting. On the Northern side of this Fort there are two beaches. One of these is Candolim and the other being Calangute.

One can try fishing here. Some hotels at Candolim beaches offer yoga and meditation session for the tourists in Goa. Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities-right from parasailing to water-skiing and more. There are special guides also who can help through these activities. Special beach excursions are also arranged here, wherein a tourist is taken right to the middle of the sea from where he can capture some memorable sunsets scenes.

Some Hotels worth a mention in Candolim beach, North Goa is, Phoenix Park Inn Resort – 3 Star, Whispering Palms – 3 Star, Alor Grand Hotel Resort – 3 Star, Dona Alcina Resort – 2 Star, Don Hill Beach Resort – 1 Star, Sunset Beach Resort – 1 Star