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dependent local boats to Anjuna (?400) and dolphin cruises (?300) that pass by Coco
Beach, Fort Aguada Jail, the fort, and 'Johnny's Millionaire House'.
Sleeping
Candolim has a good range of accommodation, including some of North Goa's top hotels
- the southern end is dominated by the Taj hotels. Most of the best-value budget choices
are in the lush area in northern Candolim between the road and the beach; wander through
the tiny trails off laneways and you're sure to find something.
Beach Nest
( 2489866, 9822381853; Monteiro's Rd, Escrivai Vaddo; d ?900-1200)
There are no sea views here but
this is a spotless and friendly little place that's just a quick jungle-footpath walk to the
beach. The more expensive upstairs rooms have balcony, kitchenettes and fridges, the
owners are helpful, and the atmosphere is serene and homey.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Villa Ludovici Tourist Home
( 2479684; Fort Aguada Rd; d incl breakfast ?900)
The five well-worn, creaky rooms in this grand
old Portuguese-style villa have been sheltering budget travellers for years. Back from the
beach but a warm place to stay.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Bougainvillea Guest House
GUESTHOUSE
$$
( 2479842, 9822151969;
www.bougainvilleagoa.com
;
off Fort Aguada Rd, Sinquerim; r ?2500, penthouse ?4500;
)
A lush, plant-filled garden leads the way to this gorgeous family-run guesthouse
down a quiet lane off the southern end of Fort Aguada Rd. The eight light-filled suite
rooms are spacious and spotless, with fridge, flat-screen TV and either balcony or private
sit-out - the top floor penthouse has its own rooftop terrace. This is the kind of place
guests come back to year after year. Book ahead.
D'Mello's Sea View Home
( 2489650;
www.dmellos.com
; Monteiro's Rd, Escrivao Vaddo; d ?1200-1700; )
The name says it all -
rooms in the sea-facing building at family-run D'Mello's are divine, with only three walls:
the fourth is your balcony, with ocean views. Even the back rooms are stylish, with perky
colours and chic cotton bedspreads. All rooms are fastidiously clean and have mosquito
nets but tiny bathrooms. It's a short clamber to the beach and if this place is full, there's a
bunch of others nearby.
HOTEL
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