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Let me predict you. Currently, you are planning your next trip to the most happening beach in Goa. A place well known for its electrifying nightlife, water sports thrills, and beautiful beachy vibes.
Am I right? If I am, then you are good to go; if not, then, pal, you need to check out this place right now!
'Welcome to Baga Beach', one of the most popular beaches in Goa. This beach is located between two famous beaches, Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach. The shimmery golden sand, pristine blue water waves, rows of tall palm trees, and perfect lines of shacks with varieties of Goan food and drinks loaded.
Baga Beach is located in North Goa.
This is the perfect spot to spend your day indulging in playing with waves, making sandcastles, trying water thrill activities, and filling your tummy with yummy Goan delicacies.
Baga Beach is famous for its Commercial nightlife, Adventurous water sports, Saturday flea market, and Wax museum.
So if the above context pulled the string of excitement in you, then proceed with the article, where details regarding the best time, accommodation, activities, and nightlife are listed.
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The most suitable time to explore Baga Beach would be from October to November. During this period, the whole weather seems favourable for a person to spend their day playing and enjoying the beach. Especially the nightlife is magnificent during this time, as every night parties are arranged here filled with loud beat music and neon lights flashing around.
Baga Beach is a public beach, there is no fee for entry.
Baga Beach Resort is a 5-star resort in Goa, situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea. This luxury resort is the right option to experience the world-class hospitality Goa has to offer. People can look and pick one from their boutique's rooms and cottages, which are beach-facing. They even organise special events like fashion shows, food tastings, and wine and cheese gatherings.
Amenities: Dinning, Swimming and Bar
Price: Starts from Rs 10,855 per night
Rating: 3.9/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 1.5 KM
Fiesta Resort is the perfect accommodation for those who seek to live surrounded by the loud and electrifying nightlife of Goa. Here, people would be accommodated in stunning colonial rooms, surrounded by bars, and enjoying European cuisine. Check out their luxury suites, executive sea-facing rooms, and standard cottages.
Amenities: Restaurant, Parking and Garden.
Price: Starts from Rs 7,800 per night
Rating: 4.1/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 1.5 KM
Nimbus Baga Beach Resort is a perfect combination of entertainment, food, and location. This is one of the best luxurious resorts in Goa, perfect for families and friends to take a relaxing break. One can pick their accommodation from various options, like Delight, Meadows, and Suites.
Amenities: Swimming, Restaurant and Bar
Price: Starts from Rs 3,799
Rating: 4.5/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 1 KM
Radisson Resort Goa Baga is a perfect option for luxury and business travellers. Café de Port is the all-day dining option that serves its guests top-quality local and organic cuisine. Start your morning with their diverse buffet, the perfect way to get energised to explore Baga Beach.
Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, and Vehicle Rental
Price: Starts from Rs 7,279 per night
Rating: 4.1/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 800 m
Kay's Riverview Resort is a luxurious place in Goa that provides an unparalleled view of Baga. The modern comfort of this place, mixed with the old charm, gives an elegant aura to the rooms. The accommodation options are AC rooms and penthouses of various prices and sizes.
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Bar and Garden
Price: Starts from Rs 1,520 per night
Rating: 3.8/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 1 KM
There are many resorts and hotels near Baga Beach within walking distance.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Goa is barely a 10-minute drive to the popular beaches around Anjuna, Baga, and Calangute. The location of this 5-star hotel is ideal for its customers to find the major highlights around easily. The rooms at Double Tree give an exclusive view of their garden and pool. One can explore various cuisines and drinks, from Indian to Chinese to Western.
Amenities: Swimming Pool, and Free Parking
Price: Starts from Rs 4,700 per night
Rating: 3.7/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 2.4 KM
IORA Baga Beach is a boutique 3-star hotel. The hotel is within 2 minutes walking distance from Baga Beach. The hotel arranges various beach activities and trips around the city to explore.
Amenities: Restaurant, and Power Backup
Price: Starts from Rs 2,273 per night
Rating: 4/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 800 m
Stanley's Guest House is an ideal stay, a few steps away from the beach with minimal facilities. They provide rooms of standard, Deluxe and 2 BHK flats.
Amenities: Free Parking, and Balcony/ Terrace
Price: Starts from Rs 2,500 per night
Rating: 3.4/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 350 m
CASA Baga is one of the best boutique hotels near the beach. CASA is situated near Tito’s Lane. This is the perfect spot to spend some relaxing time after a hectic day full of thrills and parties. The accommodation options at this hotel vary from a single room to a penthouse large enough for a family.
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Wifi, Cab and Bike Rental
Price: Starts from Rs 4,928 per night
Rating: 3.6/5
Distance from Baga Beach: 300 m
Baga Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Goa for families. So yes, Baga Beach is safe for families.
Parasailing is a recreational kitting activity in which the person is attached to an open parachute and is towed for a few distances over the sea with a motorboat. Parasailing in Baga Beach is a perfect way to live the bird's-eye view of your surroundings with a thrill.
Timing: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Duration: 15 to 20 Minutes
Weight Limit: Max. 100 KG
Age Limit: 8 Years or Above
Price: Rs 899 per person, and Rs 1199 per person
Kayaking is a water sport in which a person sits in a low-to-the-water canoe-like boat in the front direction. Using a double-bladed paddle, the person moves forward in the water. This allows the person to get one with nature and experience the thrill of water never experienced before.
Timing: 07:30 AM to 06:00 PM
Duration: 30 to 45 Minutes
Price: Rs 399 per person (River Kayaking) and Rs 499 per person (Sea Kayaking)
Snow Park is the perfect location where one can experience the feeling of fun on real ice in Goa. Here, within the temperature of -5 degrees Celsius, people can go sledging, snow fight, make snowmen, and dance to DJ songs with laser lights.
Timing: 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Dates: Everyday
Batch Size: 40
Price: Rs 450 per person
Flyboarding is a water sport in which the person gets lifted in the air over the ocean, where they can perform some aerial manoeuvres. In this, the person stands on a board that is attached to a jet ski with a long hose, which lifts the platform and the person standing on it.
Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Duration: 15 mins or 25 mins
Batch Size: 15
Days: Everyday
Age Limit: 16 years and above
Price: Rs 2,499 (10 to 15 min) and Rs 4,499 (20 to 25 min)
Book a vehicle and a driver as per your comfort and visit all the nearby places of Baga Beach, like Aguada Fort, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Calangute Beach, Anjuna Beach, Se Cathedral Church, Chapora Fort, Baga Beach, etc.
Duration: Full Day
Vehicle Type: Car or Van (AC)
Price: Rs 1,300 per person and Rs 2,500 per person (Price changes as per the vehicle opted for)
In this ride, people sit on an inflatable boat that is in the shape of a banana. This boat is attached to a motorboat and is pulled over the water at high speed.
In a bumper ride, people sit over a round rubber boat that is attached to a motorboat and is pulled at a high speed over the water.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are various watersport packages available, ranging from three to five combos of watersports. Which includes jet skiing (self-drive), banana rides, bumper rides, parasailing with dips, and speed boat rides. The price ranges from Rs 799 to Rs 2,299 per person, as per the package opted for.
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Baga Beach is always crowded.
Anjuna Beach is the famous rocky beach of Goa. This beach is perfect for some secluded time and a stroll to enjoy the silence. The rocks present around the beach enhance the beauty of the beach, making it photogenic. This beach is not good for swimming and diving, so the crowd is less than at other beaches. Still, the nightlife on this beach is full of non-stop DJs and booming music.
Distance from Baga Beach: 6 KM
Chapora Fort is an ancient laterite fort and an abandoned military point. This historical monument is known for its majestic views and sunsets. People also called this place 'Dil Chahta Hai’ fort, as this fort was shown in the popular Hindi movie 'Dil Chahta Hai'. This place has a great, significant story regarding the wars that were fought here and much more.
Distance from Baga Beach: 7.6 KM
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is one of the smallest protected areas in Goa. This place was named after India's preeminent ornithologist. This fragile piece of land covered with mangrove marshes is the home of many common and uncommon birds and animals. Visitors can visit these places and spot various birds and animals, including migratory ones too. This place is perfect for birdwatching and bird lovers.
Distance from Baga Beach: 20.2 KM
Calangute Beach is the largest beach in Goa, also known as the 'Queen of Beaches'. This beach is famous all over the country, which makes it receive tourists throughout the year from all over the country and even internationals. The beach is a heaven for water sports thrillers, foodies craving goan cuisine, and improper goa shacks surrounding the area. The nightlife is electrifying during the new year and Christmas, which is worth experiencing once.
Distance from Baga Beach: 2.9 KM
Aguada Fort is one of the best-preserved Portuguese forts in India. This fort gives a panoramic view of the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea. Within the fort area, there is a lighthouse, which is also famous, and a jail, which is currently the museum. This fort holds its importance for the constant supply of fresh potable water in the fort through a natural spring.
Distance from Baga Beach: 10.6 KM
Our Lady of Piety is one of the oldest 18th-century churches built by the Portuguese. This place is known for its resemblance to Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and Gothic architecture. The walls of the church say what type of colonial past the local area had. On one side of the wall, a mural of the famous painting 'Last Supper' is present.
Distance from Baga Beach: 10.9 KM
This is the seasonal shopping corner of Goa. Sellers and artists come from all over the nation and internationally. This place has many things for everyone. Whether it's food of various types, clothes, accessories, live shows, or music, One can find a variety of everything here.
Distance from Baga Beach: 3.7 KM
This retreat house is located on the Baga hilltop in Baga village. This retreat is dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier, overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Distance from Baga Beach: 3 KM
Yes, Baga Beach is safe for swimming.
Whenever the talk of the best nightlife comes, Goa tops the list. And among Goa Baga Beach has one of the most electrifying nightlife tourists have ever experienced. The continuous beaming neon lights swirl around the area freely, with high-beat DJ music booming in the background. It can make anyone break a leg on the stage and get themselves immersed in the aura of music and dance throughout the night.
Including beaches, various bars and nightclubs around the area are known for their music, DJs, live shows, cuisine, and cocktails, like Cafe Mambo, Club Titos, Club Cabana, Hammerzz Nightclub, Cocktails and Dreams, and many more. These are the spots where people hang out and live the best days of their lives.