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Baga Sea Beach attractions, Goa

Baga Beach is one of the most visited tourist spots in India. It is located on the Bank of Baga River at Calangute village in North Goa about 10 km away from Mapusa and 17 km from Panaji. This beach is sandwiched between two other famous beaches of Goa; one of these is Calangute Beach which placed just 2 km south of Baga Beach and another is Anjuna Beach by the north.

This is a small beach famous for its lovely view collectively the beach and the Baga River include a small beautiful hill. It is also popular for several activities like, fishing, water sporting, boating, Sun bathing on brown sandy beach, kite surfing, windsurfing, shopping (flea market) and for Dolphin spotting. The beach is derived its name from Baga river which is connected to the Arabian Sea.

baga beach, calangute village, goa

(Baga Beach, close to Panaji Town, North Goa)

Near by attractions of the beach are Anjuna Beach & market, Arpora Beach, Calangute Beach, Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort and many more. Night stay at Baga Beach is a very memorable experience for night club lovers. Maximum night clubs of Baga Beach are located around the Tito's Lane. Some best of these are Club Tito, Cafe Mambo and Cavala caters.

Climate at Baga Beach

The climate of Baga Beach remains hot and humid except in winter and receives heavy rain due to the proximity of Arabian Sea. Best season is winter when temperature stay pleasant.

Summer at Baga Beach: Usually, this season persists for a long times (March to early-July) at Baga Beach. Temperature may reach up to 34°C with a high humidity in May. Average temperature during this season is about 28°C.

Monsoon at Baga Beach: Usually, monsoon is continued from mid-June to September at Baga Beach. Due to the proximity of Arabian Sea this city receive heavy rainfalls and some thunder storms during this season. Average annual rainfalls of Baga Beach are approximately 291 cm.

Winter at Baga Beach: Usually, winter season of Baga Beach persists for a short terms (December to February) with a pleasant temperature. Average temperature during this season varies from 14°C to 26°C.

How to reach at Baga Sea-beach?

Travel by Airway: There have only one Airport in Goa located at Dabolim about 51 km away from the Baga Beach. It is an international airport and the international flights from the country of Qatar, Dubâi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Britain, Germany, Netherlánds, Russia, and the major cities of India are available here. After reaching to the airport you can easily reach to Baga Beach with a four wheeler car.

Travel by Roadway: Baga beach is directly connected to Panaji via Mapusa. There have lots of government (Kadamba Transport Corporation, KTC) and private bus operator from Panaji bus station to Baga Bus Station. You can also hire a private Taxi to reach here.

Travel by Railway: Nearest rail station of Baga Beach located at Thivim (Thivim Railway Station) about 18 km away. After reach to this station make a journey to the beach.

Hotel, Restaurants and resorts around Baga Beach

Hotel, Restaurants, Night Clubs and beach resorts around the Baga Beach with contact numbers (list) are given bellow. Winter season from November to March is perfect to visit this beach.

The Cavala Seaside Resort
Phone: 0832-2276090
Mobile: 08390055518
J&A's Ristorante Italian
Phone: +91.832.2282364
Mobile: +91.9823139488
Fiesta restaurant
Phone: 0832-281440
Brito's restaurant
Phone: 0832-277331
Casa Portuguese
Phone: 0832-2277024
La Restaurant
Phone: 0832-3950832
Lila Cafe Restaurant
Phone: 0832-2279843
Danny's Grill Kebabs and Curries
Mobile: 0919767591368.
Cavala Restaurant
Phone: 0832-2276090
Tito's Night Club
Phone: 0832-2279895
Mambo's Night Club
Phone: 0832-2279895
 

General information about Baga Beach

Country India
State Goa
Nearest City Mapusa - 10 km and Panaji - 17 km
District North Goa
STD Code 0832
ISD Code Panjim +91
Time Zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Nearest Railway Station Thivim, 18 km away
Airport Distance 51 km
Best time to visit Winter
Some major attractions in and around the Baga Beach are Anjuna Beach & market, Arpora Beach, Calangute Beach, Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort and many more. Night stay at Baga Beach is a very memorable experience for night club lovers. Maximum night clubs of Baga Beach are located around the Tito's Lane. Some best of these are Tito’s night club, Cafe Mambo and Cavala night club.