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If you are old, come
to Baga. If you are young, follow the old. Indeed, Baga Beach is a place
where age doesn’t count, if you want to listen to your heart. Lying in
the lap of a rocky, wooded headland, at a distance of 7 km from Margao,
Baga is an exclusive beach destination for all ages. Nestling on the northern
side of the long stretch of sands of Calangute Beach, on the lap of the
lush Baga-Anjuna Hill, the Baga Beach in Goa is a curious pot of virgin
sands and a need for leisure, far from the cacophony of life. So what are
your waiting for? Promise your heart that you will listen to it and we
promise you a memorable beach holiday, like one you have never experienced
before.
What All You Can See
If you are high on adrenaline,
you should not invest another second in planning a holiday trip to the
famous Baga Beach. The long stretch of Anjuna-Calangute-Baga is a nice
place to walk during dusk and dawn. It’s an endless line of shops, restaurants
and hotels that add colours to the silvery sands. Remember to behold the
beach during sunrise with the thickly forested Baga-Anjuna Hill at the
backdrop. Believe us, it’s mindblowing! The beach is a vaddo of faith where
Goans hem in during May to take the sea cure. The sea water during this
phase is believed to cure many ailments of the human body.
Walk up the Baga Hilll
to the Bag Retreat House, established and dedicated to St. Francis Xavier
in 1953. The path up the hill is marked with the stations of the cross
at regular intervals. This solitary path is a favoured trek route among
the holidayers and is often promoted as a leisure activity by Goa Tourism
during the festive season. The path continues past the retreat house to
the other side of the hill, till it comes out at the bustling Flea Market
on South Anjuna Beach. A tour through the greens amidst spectacular views
enchants the adventurous and the indolent equally.
Indulge into a number
of watersports like snorkelling, kayaking, water-skiing, sailing, wind-surfing
and fishing to relax in the afternoons. Baga is considered a reasonably
safe place to swim, though large waves have been known to drag swimmers
out to sea. It is always advisable to swim in the designated areas, where
lifeguards are available. This lifeguard facility is an important measure
promoted by Goa Tourism. Tourists can also contact a number of water-sport
operators on the beach and can go for exhilarating dolphin spotting trips
on nearby islands.
Baga Beach
How To Reach
Baga Beach is at the
centre of the Bardez coast, bordered by Calangute beach to the south and
Colva to the north. The southern end of this long stretch of pristine sands
is a crowd one and one can find Goa Tourism hotels stand stately over the
noisiest part of Baga Beach. However, those planning a longer vacation
in Goa should look out for houses that are to be let out. Easy access to
this famous beach is guaranteed both from Dabolim Airport, situated at
a distance of 48 km from the town centre and Panjim, the state capital,
nestling at a distance of 16 km. If you are planning to come from Panaji,
cross the Mandovi Bridge and drive on Chogm Road past Porvorim to reach
Baga. However, you can also continue to Mapusa and turn left to reach Baga
town. Both these routes are equally convenient. |
