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Water Sports in Baga Beach : Jet Skiing: INR 300–INR 600 for a 5-minute ride.
Parasailing: INR 1,000–INR 1,800 per person for a 5-10 minute flight.
Banana Boat Ride: INR 300–INR 600 per person for a 10-15 minute ride.
Bumper Ride: INR 300–INR 500 per person.
Speed Boat Ride: INR 400–INR 600 per person for a 5-10 minute ride.
Scuba Diving (organized with a trip to nearby islands): INR 2,500–INR 4,500 per person, including training and equipment.
Combo packages are available and can often reduce the cost per activity if you choose multiple watersports together.

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Baga Beach, Goa Overview

One of the most popular beaches in North Goa, Baga Beach is located close to Calangute beach, around 30 Km North of Panjim. Baga is the perfect destination to witness the dazzling nightlife of Goa as signature places such as Britto's, Tito's and Mambos are located in the vicinity. Being one of the most visited beaches in the North, Baga also offers a vast range of water sports.

Baga is so named after the 'Baga creek' which flows into the Arabian Sea. It is also famous for its designer stores as well as its street-side markets. While at Baga, grab a sumptuous breakfast at Infantaria - a highly recommended eatery, relax by the beach all day, and in the evening let the party animal in you come alive. Baga Beach is considered to be the extension of Calangute Beach itself since both of these lies on the same stretch of the shore. 

Lined with an array of tattoo parlours, tarot shops, palmistry shops, spas, sun decks and some legendary shacks, it gives you a chance to live out your perfect beach holiday. If you are not a party person, you also have the option of starting your mornings with some beach Yoga, having a nutritious breakfast by the sea, and then just spend the day reading quietly on beach recliner. There is something for every kind of traveller in Baga!

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Baga Beach Water Sports

If you are an adventure sports junkie with a special affinity towards water sports, there can absolutely be no better place for you than Baga Beach. The sheer variety of water sports activities offered here is mind-boggling, and you will be spoilt for choice. Choose your pick from banana boat rides, bumper boats, water scooter, Jet Ski, dolphin cruises, and parasailing if you wish to enjoy the scenery of the Baga Beach. Then there is the option of taking a dive close to the lagoon near Baga River which is a perfect way to acquaint yourself with the wonderful world that lies underwater.

Other water sports here include bodyboarding, single and double kayaking, paddleboarding, kneeboarding, speed boat rides, surfboard lessons, and wakeboarding. You can indulge in any of these activities for a period of 10 minutes to about an hour, depending on the operator and the packages you choose. The activities can cost anywhere between INR 500 - INR 2000. There are also amusement parks for kids like the Blue Whale Water Park, Monsoon Fun Park, and Snowpark in the vicinity of Baga where the little ones can have a gala time exploring water sports in a safer environment.

Baga Beach Nightlife

Perhaps the most happening thing about the Baga Beach is its upbeat nightlife which is the very identity of this destination. Some of the most popular outlets in the city here include:-

1. Café Mambos: Goa is synonymous with Cafe Mambos and rightly so. This outlet plays variants of disco and house music and you can merrily dance the night away. Opening hours are from 20:00 to 3:30 in the morning. The cover charges are INR 1500 for a couple and 2,000 for single males, although these may be subject to change.


2. Club Titos: Club Titos is synonymous with electronic and Indian Bollywood music and even hosts some of the coolest costume parties!  Timings are from 9:30 PM ro 3:00 AM. The cover charges are INR 1500 for a couple.

Apart from these, there are a number of other nightclubs as well, such as Kamaki, Cape Town Cafe, Red Square, and Ivy among others.

Sightseeing around Baga Beach

Apart from the beach itself, you can pay a visit to Casa de Retiros which is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier and offers some delightful views of the sea and creek. Our Lady of Piety which is a 250-year-old Portuguese church, Chapora and Aguada forts and Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary are also within a close distance from Baga Beach.

Shopping At Baga Beach

Shopping at Baga Beach is a pleasant experience. Arpora Saturday Night Flea Market in the area, is a wonderful street shopping treat where you can also try out food from all over the world. Mackie's Night Bazaar is an experience in its own right and you can shop for clothes and knick - knacks or spend your time enjoying the food, music and live entertainment acts.

Shacks and Restaurants Near Baga Beach

Baga Beach is one of the top picks that comes to mind when one thinks about Food in North Goa. You can literally have a foodie's day out in the area and still manage to leave several places unexplored.
  • For the lovers of full and continental English breakfast and meals, there is Infanteria. It is a place that is famous for its fluffy omelettes, pastries and other baked goods.
  • You can find scrumptious international as well as local Goan food at Brittos, another iconic place known for its fresh seafood and pastries.
  • Pop a cold beer at any one of the beach shacks and finally, call it a night at Tito's or Mambo's with some great music and finger food.

How To Reach Baga Beach

If you are staying at Calangute, a wise decision would be to just have a calm and relaxing walk south of Calangute beach toward Baga which is only 2 km. This beach is located at a distance of 16 km from Panaji, so if you wish to reach Baga all the way from Panaji, a taxi or a hired bike/ scooter is a good option.

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takeout best

on Baga Beach 5 years ago
_You must visit Goa and let your spirit buzzing around with truly Goan Fun. This city is blessed with some stimulating beaches like Baga Beach, Anjuna beach, Calangute beach along with historical chu (Read More)rches and vibrating culture, Lip-smacking Food making it a paradise on the earth.

Rahul Beniwal

on Baga Beach 6 years ago
I like it .it is very useful for us to explore goa

takeout best

on Baga Beach 5 years ago
If you want to get lost and find your inner self then this is the place for you, This is the place to feel the fragrance of sand. Take a long walk in the early morning and make your walk a memorable (Read More)memory takeoutbest

Bullet King

on Baga Beach 6 years ago
Best tourist attraction while in goa. Discos (on tito's lane), Tibet Bazar, cotton clothing shopping, street food, junk jewellery, restaurants, oyo rooms, cheap lodging all the above, very good??

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Q. We can get low cost bedroom?

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Q. What are the best Non-Veg or Seafood serving outlets near Baga Beach?

Shreyas Kapoor

6 years ago
There are a plethora of restaurants, shacks where you can get quality non-veg or seafood near Baga beach. Bottle bay, Andrews cafe and La beach shack are some of the places where you can go.
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