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Baga Beach Goa, Travel Information
Towards
the north end of Calangute is situated the Baga beach. Baga beach is an option
for those who want to be away from the hustle-bustle found on the other beaches.
Baga beach looks as if it has come alive out of a painting. Majestic
white waves rushing to wipe out the feet imprints left by you on the sand while
the wind continues to flirt with the palm trees.
The Baga beach is more
of a fishing beach with the tourists from across the world trying to get that
big catch while getting drenched in the sun. There is the grove of palms that
comes fairly close to the water's edge at the Baga beach.
The Baga River
flows down one side of it offering a pleasant diversion for children and those
who love the water but can't risk the rip currents that swirl round the mouth.
Where the river and the sea meet, and on the far right bank, tourists at Baga
beach will see a group of black rocks against which the sea crashes. Tourists
at Baga beach may even spot fishermen returning with their catch early in the
morning.
Where to Stay
Tourists planning their
vacation in Goa have plenty of accommodation options at Baga beach. There are
many guesthouses and hotels in Baga and nearby Calangute. Those planning a longer
vacation in Goa should look out for houses that are to be let out.
How
to reach
The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from
Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour's drive away from Baga. The nearest railway
station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour's drive
away from Calangute.
Amongst the popular beaches in India is the Baga
beach Goa. Baga Goa lies 10 km west of Mapusa and really speaking is
an extension of Calangute. Baga Goa India is smaller than the Calangute and Colva
beaches lying on either side of it. Baga Goa is the perfect getaway for those
looking for a little bit of peace and quiet after the activity of the other two
beaches.
Baga is a fishing beach with brown sand that sees a lot of international
tourists sun-bathing in its golden sun, as a grove of palms gently sways in the
wind. The Baga River flows along one side of Baga beach Goa offering a good alternative
for children and those who are not too confident about swimming in the sea. On
one of the far ends of the beach, lies a group of black rocks against which the
sea crashes in dramatic explosions of spray.
Baga Goa has developed more rapidly than any other region in Goa. The main road running
through the Baga village is lined with several bars, tandoori terraces and handicraft
shops. The relatively newer Saturday flea market of Baga Goa, is a huge success
and an occasion of much that lasts well into the night, brightly lit up with lights
and paraffin lamps. All kinds of odds and ends, handicrafts, jewellery and snacks
stalls can be found at Baga and a temporary stage is constructed for the visiting
local musician. Baga Goa's nightlife is the liveliest in Goa and is the perfect
expression of the Goan and Western mix of culture.
Why choose
to go to Goa Baga beach?
Goa Baga beach is an option for those who
want to be away from the hustle-bustle found on the other beaches. Baga beach
in Goa looks as if it has come alive out of a painting… majestic white
waves rushing to wipe out the feet imprints left by you on the brown sand while
the wind continues to flirt with the palm trees. Goa's Baga beach is a small but
perfect beach located between its two more famous cousins, Colva on one side and
Calangute on the other. It is a good place to enjoy some quiet moments and dwell
in peaceful contemplation with oneself.
Why Goa Baga beach is
so special?
The Baga beach is more of a fishing beach with the tourists
from across the world trying to get that big catch.
The Baga River flows
down from one side offering a pleasant diversion for children and those who love
the water but can't risk the rip currents that swirl round the mouth. Where the
river and the sea meet, and on the far right bank, tourists at Baga beach will
see a group of black rocks against which the sea crashes.
Backwater crocodile
and dolphin spotting down the Mandovi River to the Zuari River is a favorite pastime
for the travelers at the Baga beach. The thickly forested banks of these rivers
are rife with mangrove trees and inhabited by crocodiles in the swampy regions.
Dolphins can be spotted at the mouth of the Mandovi River.
Baga beach is about
ten minutes from Mapusa, and thirty minutes from the state capital, Panaji. There
are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Baga and Calangute. Most buses from
Panaji terminate at Calangute and a few trudge further on up to Baga. Mapusa is
around 8 km away from Baga.
HOW GOA BAGA BEACH
How to enjoy Goa Baga beach ?
While at Baga beach in India's Goa, one can do nothing but just drown in the peaceful
solitude offered by this beach. But if you care for some other trip, then you
can visit the medicinal springs. To reach this place, you have to tread through
the narrow road leading past the Bom Viagem Convent along the cashew-covered foothills,
which leads to the springs at Mottant. This is an ideal spot for picnics and bathing,
as the water is believed to be medicinal. Overlooking the village and the Arabian
Sea, at the Baga hilltop is the Baga Retreat House dedicated to St Francis Xavier.
It is also known as the Casa de Retiros.
How to reach Goa Baga
beach?
The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from
Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour's drive away from Baga. The nearest railway
station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour's drive
away from Calangute.
Goa Baga beach is about ten minutes from Mapusa,
and thirty minutes from the state capital, Panaji. There are frequent buses to
Panaji and Mapusa from Baga and Calangute. Most buses from Panaji terminate at
Calangute and a few trudge further on up to Baga. Mapusa is around 8 km away from
Baga.
WHERE GOA BAGA BEACH
Where
is Goa Baga beach?
Baga beach in this Indian state of Goa lies on
the shores of the Arabian Sea of North Goa in India. It is encircled by Arpora-Nagoa,
Saligao and Candolim, in the Bardez taluka, and is just 15 km from Panjim, the
capital of the state of Goa.
Where to stay in Goa Baga beach?
Tourists planning their vacation in Goa have plenty of accommodation options in
Baga beach. There are many guesthouses and hotels in Baga and nearby Calangute.
Those planning a longer vacation in Goa should look out for houses that are to
be let out |
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