Baga Beach
Location of Beach
Baga is located in Badrez Taluka between Calangute and Anjuna beach. The beach is a portion of 30 km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa. The beach starts at Fort Aguada and finally ends at Chapora beach and Fort. Baga is 10 kms away from Mapusa and 18 kms from Goa's capital, Panaji.
Beach Overview
If you wish to retreat from the fast pace of your daily life, then Baga is the place for you.
Originally an extension of the famous Calangute beach, you will find Baga more isolated than its neighbour. Baga beach stands amidst high hills and wide open unbound - deep blue Arabian Sea. The beach is protected by a rocky headland and white waves flap on its rocky shores. At its northern end, the beach presents a picture-perfect view at the point where a small river merges with the Arabian sea.
Since long time, Baga has attracted global and domestic tourists alike for two reason - sun bath and sea bath. Apart from sunbath and seabath, Baga beach attracts tourists for its outstanding view of the sunset, which is markedly different from that of other beaches. Today, Baga is lined with endless number of shops, restaurants and hotels, but the beach is still very beautiful, especially when seen against the thickly forested Baga Hill.
Beach Attractions
Water Sports : Baga beach offers plenty of water sports. You can go for parasailing, water skiing, windsurfing and other water sports, but, only if you have enough expertise in it.
Leisure Activities : The less-crowded Baga beach is the perfect place for you to try out your own hobbies. Read a book, listen to music on your walkman, hum a tune, play with sand, or chat with your family and friends - the choice is yours.
Nightlife : Nightlife in Baga is considered the liveliest in the region. It is home to some of the biggest hot-spots by night in Goa, including Tito's and Cafe Mambo. Visit the Tito's which is highly popular among the tourists because it has the only dance floor and fantastic sound system outside the big hotels of Baga. Enjoy a candle lit dinner on the beach, go for a traditional Goan meal in any beach side shacks or simply take a cup of real espresso coffee.
Fishing at Baga : The fishing seashore of Baga Beach will tempt you to go for fishing. While fishing, you will see a large number of fishermen returning with their daily catch in the morning or evening.
Nearby Attractions
Baga Retreat House : Walk up the Baga Hill to reach the Baga Retreat House. Established in 1953, Baga Retreat House is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier. The house perched atop the Baga Hill is also known as the Casa de Retiros. Move further on a path from the house to the other side of hill till it comes out at the Flea Market. Go on this adventurous walk and get the magnificent views along the way.
Baga River : The river flowing along the beach offers a pleasant diversion to tourist, especially children who love water. Get a spectacular sight at the point where the sea meets the river and enjoy the music as the sea crashes against a group of black rocks.
Medicinal Spring : If you are a health conscious, then the Medicinal Spring is the perfect place for you. To reach the Medicinal Springs, take the narrow path leading past the Bom Viagem Convent that leads to springs at Mottant. Medicinal Spring is an ideal place for picnic and bathing as its water is believed to have medicinal properties.
The Sea Cure
Practiced since hundred of years, the Sea Cure in Baga attracts thousands of local Goans. Every year during the month of May, the Goans flock the Baga Beach to take sea sure. The sea cure is a sure shot remedy for body ailments like arthritis and joint pains and it circulates the blood properly in the body.
Best Time to Visit
Where to Stay
Baga is dotted with a number of good hotels which offer both a comfortable and memorable stay. If you are thinking of a pleasant stay, choose from a wide range of hotels that include Nani's and Rani's, Baid- do-Sol, Cavala- The Seaside Resort, Se View Cottages, Nilaya Hermitages, Ancora Beach Resort, Angelina Beach Resort, Beira Mar Alfran Resort, Sunshine Beach Resort, Miranda Beach Resort, Hotel Hacienda, Villa Bomfim, Hotel Sea Wolves and Fatima's Beach Resort.
How to Reach
The Dabolim airport is located at a distance of 50 kms, which is connected to major cities of India. You have to take the pre-paid or private taxis to reach Baga. Nearest railheads are located at Thivim (17 kms) and Panaji (18 kms). Express and Superfast trains run to Panaji from important places of India. Frequent buses are available to Baga from Mapusa and Panaji throughout the day. From Panaji, the bus usually takes 30 minutes to reach Baga.
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