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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.
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.
Location : An extension of the Calangute beach, the Baga beach of Goa
lies 10 kilometers west of Mapusa
Best Time to Visit : November to February
Attractions : Best restaurants, liveliest nightlife in Goa, water
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How to Reach Baga Beach
By Air : The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from
Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour’s drive away from Calangute.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from
Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour’s drive away from Calangute.
By Road : Calangute Beach is about ten minutes from Mapusa, and
thirty minutes from the state capital, Panaji. There are frequent buses to
Panaji and Mapusa from Calangute. Most buses from Panaji terminate at
Calangute and a few trudge further on up to Baga. Mapusa is 8 km away from
Calangute.
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