Baga Beach

Baga a seaside town in Bardez, Goa, India. It comes under the jurisdiction of Calangute, which is 2 km south. Baga is known for its popular beach and Baga Creek. It is visited by thousands of tourists annually.

Baga Beach

Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa.[1][2] Baga is located at the north end of the contiguous beach stretch that starts from Sinquerim, Candolim, leads to Calangute, and then to Baga.
Dolphins can be located at around 1–2 km from the shoreline
Parasailing in Baga Beach

The beach contains rows of shacks and fishing boats, and at high tide the beach is narrow.[3]

The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach.[4

How to Get There

Baga Beach is located just north of Calangute in Goa. It’s some 12 miles (20 kilometers) away from Panaji, Goa’s main city. The closest international airport is Dabolim 25 miles (40 kilometers) away. Taxis and public buses travel between the two Pajai, Calangute, and Baga.

The Basics

Baga is divided into two areas: Baga Beach and Baga Creek, an area of guesthouses and cafes a short distance inland along the Baga river. Baga Beach has a thriving nightlife in high season, with most bars clustered around Tito’s Lane. There are also a number of water sports on offer at the beach including parasailing, banana boat rides, and dolphin- and whale-watching excursions.