Baga is a beach town in the state of Goa, India.
It comes under the jurisdiction of Calangute, which is 2 km
(1 mi) south. Baga is known for its brown sands, and creek,
the Baga Creek. It is visited by thousands of tourists annually.
Baga Beach Resort in north Goa may be touristy
and busy but for those who like action, it’s one of
the most happening beaches on the coast. You'll find everything
from water sports to fine dining restaurants there, along
with a pulsating nightlife.
Baga Beach is located in North Goa, 9 kilometers
(6 miles) from Mapusa and 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Panaji,
the state capital. It's bordered by Calangute Beach to the
south, and Anjuna Beach to the north on the other side of
the river. Baga Beach starts right where
Calangute ends, although it's hard to pinpoint exactly where.
The closest railway station to Baga is Thivim.
Expect to pay around $5 in a taxi to get to Baga from the
railway station. Alternatively, Goa's Dabolim airport is located
50 kilometers (31 miles) away.
The weather at Baga is warm throughout the
year. Temperatures rarely reach more than 33 degrees Celsius
(91 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day or drop below 20 degrees
Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) at night. Some winter nights
can get a bit chilly from December to February though. Baga
receives rain from the southwest monsoon from June to August.
The beach huts close during this time, although many nightspots
remain open. The tourist season kicks off in late October,
and starts slowing down around March.
Baga is well known for its nightlife, most
of which can be found in and around Tito's Lane -- home to
the infamous Club Tito and Cafe Mambo. Both hold regular events
with interstate DJs. The lavish and classy open air Loungefly
bar also features top DJs and will leave a memorable impression.
Head to hip Cocktails and Dreams to try an astonishing variety
of cocktails and shooters, and be dazzled by barmen with impressive
flame juggling skills. Guys will love the Sports Cafe. For
those who prefer live music, Cavala caters to an older crowd
and has Rock n Roll every Saturday night.