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Baga Beach of Goa is
basically an extension of the longer and popular
Calangute beach. The beach is a part of the 30-km
stretch of the western beach coastline of Goa.
Located by the side of the Arabian sea, this beach
begins at Fort Aguada and merges into Calangute
beach. Away from the hustle and bustle of Calangute,
the calm environs of Baga is appreciated by many.
Baga is some 18 kms away from Goa's capital city of
Panaji.
Accommodation and Connectivity
If travelling by air, the nearest airport would be
Dabolim at a distance of 29 kms from Calangute. The
nearest railhead is the small station of armali.
Many buses operate between Panaji and Calangute some
of which go upto Baga beach. It takes almost 25
minutes to reach Calangute from Panaji.
A few prominent
accommodation nests in Baga are Alidia Beach
Cottage, Hotel Baia Do Sol and Divine Guest House.
Accommodation facilities are also available in
Calangute.
Beach
Attractions
The Serenity and Scenery
Covered by clean brown sand like a thick carpet,
Baga beach is the first choice of those who love to
spend time amidst serenity. As nearby Calangute is
congested, Baga offers the right alternative. There
are many palm trees standing very close to the edge
of the water. The scenery of this beach is unspoiled
and more varied.
Water Sports
Lesser number of tourists makes Baga an ideal water
sport destination. A lot of foreign tourists camp at
Baga and play sports like beach volleyball and
rafting.
Baga Food Joints
Baga has some of the best restaurants in Goa serving
a wide range of delicacies. The combination of
seafood and coffee is the most popular. The fishing
beach The Baga beach is very famous for fishing.
Lots of tourists try their luck out at angling
hoping to catch a big fish and marinate the catch
under the sun! Those who rise early can hope to see
the fishermen returning with their day's catch.
Baga
River
The Baga River with its strong currents offers a
nice diversion for both children and adults. A lot
of curious tourists assemble at the place where the
river and the sea meets.
Medicinal Springs
A few metres away from the beach, one can see the
fast falling waters of a few springs believed to
have medicinal properties. Bathing is very popular
in these streams. The beach with the most serene
ambience, Baga is chosen for holidaying mostly by a
select class of tourists. The nightlife of Baga is
regarded as the most liveliest of all Goa beaches.
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