| Baga
beach, located about 29 km away from
Panaji, the capital of Goa. Baga is
situated on the north end of Calangute,
carpeted with clean brown sand. Caressed
by turquoise blue waves, Baga is a better
option for those wishing to enjoy some
restful moments if the hustle and bustle
of Calangute is not in their list of
things. It is a fishing beach with international
tourists marinating in the sun and domestic
visitors paddling. There is the grove
of palms that comes fairly close to
the water's edge. Apart from this, Baga
beach is connected to Calangute beach
by a 3km long road. This road is lined
with hotels and guesthouses that offer
the tourists a comfortable stay. |
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| A small fishing
seashore lined with thickets of shady
palm trees that provides a stunning
view against the playful sea waves,
Baga Beach is secluded enough to gain
popularity among the topless sunbathers,
though it is not among the famous 'nude'
beaches.Baga is actually an extension
of Calangute beach, with the exception
of being crowded, precipitous and rendered
unsafe by perilous undercurrents. |
| Attractions
of Baga Beach |
The
flat beach of Baga has white clean
sands and is safe for swimming.
Besides water sports and fishing,
there are
lively watering holes with dance
floors that pep up the Goa's nightlife.
Water sports are a huge
attraction for the tourists at
this beach in Goa. These 95water
sports range from gliding to para
sailing to motorboats to wind
surfing. These sport actvities
start in the afternoon when
the wind is blowing just in the
right direction and it goes on
till sunset. |
The
Baga River flows down one side
of it offering a pleasant diversion
for children andthose
who love the water but can't risk
the rip currents that swirl round
the mouth. Where the
river and the sea meet, and on
the far right bank, there is a
group ofblack rocks
against which the sea crashes
in dramatic explosions of spray.
An attractive
estuary can be waded at the low
tide, the walk round the headland
leading
to Anjuna beach. Early risers
may see fishermen returning with
their
catch. |
| Leisure
and Entertainment activities at
Baga |
Baga
Goa has a Saturday night flea
market where one can shop for
colourful Kashmiri
handlooms and other artifacts
all along the road leading to
the beach. |
| Weather
in Goa |
Goa
has a steady climate with little
change throughout the year. December
and January are slightly
cool and you may require a light
jacket. April and May are the
warmest months. There are periods
of heavy rain from June to October.
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