Colors of Calangute - North Goa

Overview

This tour offers a chance to experience the tranquil side of Calangute and Candolim that tends to drown under the clamour of chaos and crass commercialisation.

There’s the edgy promise of many new discoveries in this popular stretch of beachside allurements as you encounter its hidden facets in the bold and powerful pieces on display by some of the most eminent people of the Bardez region. Calangute is a canvas for contemporary riders, a cache of natural beauty, ancient history and breath-taking art! 

Why you will love it

• A clean, green and effortless E-biking experience.
• Access to a private space that’s well-known for contemporary art.
• Refreshments at a contemporary bakery.
• Uncover trivia about many Goan artists as you ride through the otherworldly side of Calangute and Candolim.

What you will experience

Our tour kicks off at Candolim’s landmark Chapel of St.Lawrence and Church of Our Lady of Hope with its beautiful stained glass panels before we step into a private art gallery for a viewing of some splendid pieces of original art. For a bit of sustenance, we will next stop by at a contemporary bakery to savour some authentic Goan snacks and tea before whizzing off on our bikes to Mario's Miranda Gallery in Calangute where we are going to spend a leisurely time soaking up the rich nuances of the art of one of Goa's best-loved cartoonists. The gallery which adjoins the  Houses Of Goa Museum, also has on display here all kinds of curios, arresting posters, cushions, lampshades, prints etc. You can also pick up some souvenirs for friends and family back home. You can explore the garden setting with its statues and for a completely immersive spirit of Miranda's beloved Goa, beautifully showcased in his work as a painter and illustrator as well.