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Baga is in the state of Goa, on the west coast of India. To many people Baga is an extension of the adjoining town of Calangute and nobody seems to be sure where one ends and the other begins. Calangute (and the area around it, Sinquerim, Baga, Candolim) in the northern section of central Goa is where tourism all started for Goa. From the late Sixties, this was the spot where the flower-children descended.

[edit] Get in

For international travellers Goa's airport is siuated to the south, at Vasco, approximately one hour's drive away by taxi. The closest railway station is at Margao.

[edit] Get around

Getting around Baga is very easy on foot but be careful of the chaotic traffic and wandering cows though. There is a wide range of taxis and rickshaws easily available. Buses to/from Calungute are Rs. 5.

[edit][add listing] See

Baga's attraction is in it's world famous beach. Interesting sights to visit close by include Portuguese forts at Aguada and Chapora. The world famous Anjuna beach flea market is great for a spot of haggling.

[edit][add listing] Do

Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach. Can get busy at weekends and holidays.

[edit][add listing] Buy

As well as the usual range of tourist souvenirs, there are many shops selling made to measure suits and clothing at a fraction of western prices. Many leatherware shops offering made to measure jackets and luggage also available. Glasses also very cheap at the opticians in the centre of the adjoing town of Calangute. Mackies Saturday Night Bazaar is a great place for bargain hunting and music, whilst nearby Anjuna's world famous flea market is ceratinly worth a visit.

Rama's Bookshop at the Calangute junction on the road leading off to Baga offers second-hand books in a dozen European languages. You even get fifty percent back on returning the read book.

[edit][add listing] Eat

A wide range from budget options to a full multi-course feast. Many interesting and cheap places along the Baga Road leading to Calangute, together with some better quality establishments. Many shacks situated on the beach offering a good choice of reasonably priced food all day from breakfast to evening meals. Some also offer occaisonal barbeque nights with freshly caught seafood.

• The Cavala Seaside Resort, Baga Road hosts a superb barbeque night with entertainment which is always popular.
• J & A's Little Italy, across the Baga River along Baga Creek Road. Serving superb Italian food in a relaxing atmosphere.
• Lario's Beach Shack, situated at the top end of the beach.
• Fiesta is a classy, expensive Italian restaurant that is well worth a splurge. Good food, good ambience and attentive service make it a good bet for a special occasion. Shame the cocktails are so small though!
• Brito's - Known for its mix meat platter, this place serves Continental cuisine. The desserts offered are quite good.
• Casa Portuguese
• La Resturaunt, Baga Road - French cuisine at its best.
• Mooncrest - on the road to the beach.

[edit][add listing] Drink

All the restaurants and beach shacks above offer a range of locally produced spirits and beers at reasonable cost. Popular local brands include Kings and Kingfisher lager.

• Tito's Nightclub situated adajacent to the beach is an infamous nightspot.This is where it all began for tourism in Goa. Established in 1971 by an expat Titos has attracted the likes of the Beatles,Dire Straits, Pete Townsend , Matt Damon, Richard Gere, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Sanjay Dutt, Kate Moss and a host of celebs. A visit to Goa is not complete without a visit to this institution.*[1]
• Club Cabana - "the nightclub in the sky" - is located inland from Baga beach and is nestled in the Arpora Hills about 15 minute taxi ride from Baga. Swimming pools and dance music in to the small hours!. Has not been open for 2 years now.

[edit] Accommodation

• Rooms To Rent in Goa with River View

The Guest house lies on the banks of a river. It is 200 meters from the beach. It is located in a calm and peaceful surrounding. It is suitable for those who want to enjoy the beautiful river view from comfortable and cozy rooms with a Goan feel.

The Guest house also has a swimming pool and a full fledged restaurant.

Each Room Includes: A King-size Double Bed A Bath & Toilet (24Hrs hot & cold water) AC & Non-AC A Balcony facing the river A Television Set A Dressing Table & Cupboard

For Further Information or Queries [2]

• Rooms in Baga Sea Facing

The Guest house is located close to the beach. It is 100 meters from the beach. It is suitable for those who want to enjoy the sea view from warm and cozy rooms with a Goan feel.

Each Room Includes: A Double Bed A Bath & Toilet AC & Non-AC A Television Set A Dressing Table & Cupboard

For Further Information or Queries [3]

Accommodation ranges from budget priced backpacker style rooms to hire. There is a range of mid range hotels around town together with larger establishments catering for the package tourist in outlying areas of Arpora and Calangute.

• Romeo's Rooms. (Romeo is a local taxi driver usually found around Lario's Beach Shack).
• Cavala Seaside Resort
• Baia Do Sol. checkin: 1200; checkout: 1200. Baia Do Sol is a 2 star hotel near the Baga bus stand. 99.  edit
• Riverside Residency Baga, [4].  edit

[edit] Get out

Baga is a great place for visiting Goa's many attractions. There are numerous agents around town offering visits to Old Goa (the capital city of the state); the second largest waterfalls in India; spend the night in a mud hut in the jungle and wash an elephant!! Trips are available to secluded beaches (ask any taxi driver). Excursions lasting several days can also be arranged to out of state attractions such as Mumbai - the home of Bollywood; the Taj Mahal and Delhi. Recommend the Day Tripper travel agents in Calangute, but with sub-offices around town.