'''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.

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.

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.

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.

Do

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

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.

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.
  • 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.
  • '''[http://www.clubcubanagoa.com/ 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! Shut during the rainy season.
  • Sleep

    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. aia Do Sol. aga Lands End, Baga Beach, Calangute, Goa - 403516, India. he last landmark on the Calangute-Baga road. 91-832-2276084 / 2275482. ttp://www.baiadosol.com. 200. 200. 9. 15.562680. 73.749124. Baia Do Sol is a picturesque upmarket boutique beach resort at Baga beach - located in the heart of Goa's tourism belt.Our location is perfect for worshipers of the Sun, Sand, Water and Fun. Our resort therefore, offers walking access to the Baga beach and a variety of dining and nightlife options.

    Each of our 22 rooms is designed or furnished differently. Baia Do Sol is Baga's oldest hotel, dating back to more than 35 years with the ownership and management remaining with a local Goan family. The 70s look has been maintained in some renovated rooms. Some rooms interiors reflect an old aristrocratic Goan home during the Portuguese era. Original paintings collected painstakingly by the owners over decades adorn the walls.

    You can have the perfect holiday in Goa by selecting one of our River / Beach View Presidential Villa, renovated Superior Garden/Pool View Cottage with sit-out/private garden, River Facing Plaza Room or Standard Twin Sharing A/C Rooms.

    In this intimate environment you can indulge yourself with a dine at the river side sea-facing open air wooden deck, have a drink by the 30 seated bar, relax by the pool or river, have fun or just be by yourself.</sleep>

  • Riverside Residency Baga. ttp://www.riversideregency.com.

    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.