I am very reluctant to let the charm of this little resort be known. Candolim is delightful with lots of exceptionally good value restaurants and shops. It is well positined for sight seeing. My only critisism would be for the sea - it is very dangerous if you are not an very, very strong swimmer as the current and tides are very strong and the beach shelves away really steeply.
Useful Tips:
The Sheetal Restaurant at the Silversands Resort is the best Goan food you will ever taste with very good service.
Don't be 'over persuaded' by the guys in the jewellers (although OK, they are there to make a living).