
Baga
Beach in Goa, India is a small but idealistic beach resort, located
between its two more famous cousins, Colva on one side and Calangute
on the other. Baga beach Goa is an option for those who want to
stay away from the hustle-bustle found on the other beaches. Goa
Baga Beach is a fishing beach with international tourists bathing
under the sun and domestic visitors paddling around. There is the
grove of palm trees that comes perfectly close to the water’s
edge.
The Baga Beach River flows down on one side of it. Baga Beach
Goa has the best range of restaurants and liveliest nightlife
in the area.
Oceanic Activities If interested in swimming then
consult the life guard before going for it. Swimming at Anjuna Beach
Goa could be dangerous. Both the beach-side and village at Anjuna
have several good places to eat and drink. Many of them specialised
in fish and western food. Numerous water sports activities are available
for the water sports lovers.
Charming Spots Near Baga Beach
Albuquerque Mansion There is a magnificent Mascarenhas
Mansion - Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920, for one to see. The
Mascarenhas Mansion is an architectural delight with rich and
classic balconies. It has some of the finest stained glass floral
etchings.
The Chapora Fort The Chapora Fort gives a superb
view of the nearby Anjuna and Vagator beaches. The fort has been
well preserved except for a few interesting ruins. Once, this
fort was a domain of the Muslim rulers before the Portuguese wrested
it.
Flea Market The Wednesday Flea Market of Anjana
is famous for its multifarious items that are on sale. Any and everything
under the sky can be found here, and lines of vehicles full of tourists
start pouring in. From used

paperbacks
to haircuts, there is everything for everyone. One can bid on wonderful
blends of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts,
European snacks, cassettes of a noisy brand of music called 'Goa
Trance', artificial ornaments carvings and T-shirts. Elephant rides,
photographs with fake sadhus or fake snake charmers can also be
found here.
Full Moon Parties Anjuna is also known for the
full-moon (acid house) parties that are held here for younger tourists.
The acid parties here are the major source of tourist attraction
around the world. Facilities for bungee jumping are also available
here due to the initiative of a private tour operator.
How To Get There??
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 Beach.
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Karmali
11 km away from Panaji.
Road : 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 Beach and Calangute.
Most buses from Panaji terminate at Calangute and a few trudge further
on up to Baga Beach. Mapusa is around 8 km away from Baga Beach.