Several villages are in the area of the beach, but none has a direct enough claim on the beach to be associated with it by name.
The beach is about four miles long and covered with palm trees. November to February is considered the peak tourist season, and tourists avoid Goa in general during the rainy months, but the truth is that there is no bad time to visit Calangute.
Calangute was a hippie hang out during the 60's and 70's. Today the hippies have mostly turned into yuppies. But the beach is unchanged - pristine, serene golden sand and sun. The beach is filled with average sun worshippers and their children. Fresh seafood is everywhere on sale.
Not far from the beach is the Kerkar Art Complex. The Complex's exhibitions are mostly arts and crafts from local Goans. Indian classical music is available on Thursdays and Fridays at the Complex.
A Saturday bazaar near the post office has plenty of good bargains for shoppers. Fish, meat, and grocery are available there if you are on a prolonged stay. There are also textiles, pottery, and other provisions. There is also a Tibetan market in Calangute. Kashmiri merchants also frequent Goa with carpets, embroidery, and more.
Finally, if you tire of the mundane life of a sun seeker you can take one of the crocodile and dolphin spotting tours on the Mandovi and Zuari rivers. Crocodiles inhabit the swamps and mangroves of the area. Dolphins play at the mouth of the Mandovi River.
Calangute Beach is a great vacation.