Baga Beach - Goa - बागा बाच
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The evergreen destination of Goa is a tourists' paradise. Astoundingly beautiful blue beaches, luxurious silvery sands, wonderful flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage, fascinating churches, and marvelous temples, Goa has everything in store.
The beach is only 15 km from Panjim, the capital of the state of Goa. To reach the Baga Beach, one has to stride through the tapered road leading past the Bom Viagem Convent along the cashew-covered foothills, which leads to the springs at Mottant. This is an ideal place 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. The place is also known as the Casa de Retiros.
They love to indulge in the numerous water sports offered by the beach, along with the fishing trips organized here. The restaurants that have been set up here, said to be amongst the best in Goa, serve as an added attraction. You will find every type of eating joint here, right from the usual shacks found at every beach to bustling pizza corners to the terrace cafes. Even the cuisine offered by them is quite varied. Baga Beach is definitely a place worth visiting in Goa.
The brilliant scenic beauty and the architectural brilliances of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a strong favorite with travelers around the world. The state of Goa is much more than just beautiful beaches and the sea. It has a spirit which goes profoundly into unique history, rich culture and some of the most beautiful scenery of the nature that India has to offer. A lot of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its edifices and in the vicinity away from the coastal area.
They love to indulge in the numerous water sports offered by the beach, along with the fishing trips organized here. The restaurants that have been set up here, said to be amongst the best in Goa, serve as an added attraction. You will find every type of eating joint here, right from the usual shacks found at every beach to bustling pizza corners to the terrace cafes. Even the cuisine offered by them is quite varied. Baga Beach is definitely a place worth visiting in Goa.
The brilliant scenic beauty and the architectural brilliances of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a strong favorite with travelers around the world. The state of Goa is much more than just beautiful beaches and the sea. It has a spirit which goes profoundly into unique history, rich culture and some of the most beautiful scenery of the nature that India has to offer. A lot of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its edifices and in the vicinity away from the coastal area.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
December to Feburary
Travel Direction
Baga Beach is about 10 minutes from Mapusa, and 30 minutes from the state capital, Panaji. There are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Baga and Calangute. Most buses from Panaji stop at Calangute and a few footslog further up to Baga. Mapusa is around 8 km away from Baga.
How to Reach
By Air
The rock-strewn and wooded headland of the beach seems to be dipped in an air of tranquility.The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour drive away from Baga.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour drive away from Calangute.Nearby Places and other Beaches
Baga Beach in the Indian state of Goa lies on the shoreline of the Arabian Sea of North Goa.The Baga Beach, is surrounded by Arpora-Nagoa, Saligao and Candolim, in the Bardez taluka.
Baga Beach, situated at a distance of approximately 10 km from Mapusa, is one of the most magnificent beaches of Goa. It is considered to be just an extension of the famous Calangute Beach, but is much less crowded than the latter. Infact, it has a number of secluded and peaceful nooks and corners, where one can just laze around and relax. Baga Beach falls on the west coast of Goa, along the mighty Arabian Sea.
Though a part of Calangute Beach, Baga boasts of much more variety in its natural beauty. It is the pure and untouched beauty of the beach that draws a large number of tourists, from India as well as abroad. There is no accommodation problem also, as a gorgeous retreat house is situated atop a nearby hill. Baga beach is especially popular amongst the foreign tourists.
Baga Beach, situated at a distance of approximately 10 km from Mapusa, is one of the most magnificent beaches of Goa. It is considered to be just an extension of the famous Calangute Beach, but is much less crowded than the latter. Infact, it has a number of secluded and peaceful nooks and corners, where one can just laze around and relax. Baga Beach falls on the west coast of Goa, along the mighty Arabian Sea.
Though a part of Calangute Beach, Baga boasts of much more variety in its natural beauty. It is the pure and untouched beauty of the beach that draws a large number of tourists, from India as well as abroad. There is no accommodation problem also, as a gorgeous retreat house is situated atop a nearby hill. Baga beach is especially popular amongst the foreign tourists.
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