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'''Baga''' is a seaside town located in [[Bardez]], [[Goa]], India. It falls under the jurisdiction of [[Calangute]], which is 2 km south. Baga is known for its popular beach and [[Baga Creek]]. It is visited by thousands of tourists annually. | |||
'''Baga''' a seaside town in [[Bardez]], [[Goa]], | |||
==Baga Beach== | ==Baga Beach== | ||
Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in [[North Goa]].<ref name="nytimes2010">{{cite news | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/travel/14hours.html | title= 36 Hours in Goa, India | author= Jeff Koyen | newspaper=[[The New York Times]] | date= 14 March 2010 | accessdate=31 March 2010}}</ref><ref>[https:// | Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in [[North Goa]].<ref name="nytimes2010">{{cite news | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/travel/14hours.html | title= 36 Hours in Goa, India | author= Jeff Koyen | newspaper=[[The New York Times]] | date= 14 March 2010 | accessdate=31 March 2010}}</ref><ref>[https://www.beachatlas.com/baga Baga, India - Beach Guide, Info, Photos]</ref> Baga is located at the north end of the contiguous beach stretch that starts from [[Sinquerim]], [[Candolim]], leads to [[Calangute]], and then to Baga. | ||
The beach contains rows of shacks and fishing boats, and at high tide, the beach is narrow.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=G2yWe6ulHkEC&pg=PA468 South India handbook: the travel guide], p. 468-69 (2001) ({{ISBN|978-1900949811}})</ref> | |||
The beach contains rows of shacks and fishing boats, and at high tide the beach is narrow.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=G2yWe6ulHkEC& | |||
The beach is named after the [[Baga Creek]], which empties into the [[Arabian Sea]] at the north end of the beach.<ref name="fodorindia">[https://books.google.com/books?id=G2yWe6ulHkEC | The beach is named after the [[Baga Creek]], which empties into the [[Arabian Sea]] at the north end of the beach.<ref name="fodorindia">[https://books.google.com/books?id=G2yWe6ulHkEC&dq=%22Baga+beach%22&pg=PA465 Fodor's India], p.454-55 (6th ed. 2008) ({{ISBN|978-1400019120}})</ref> | ||
Baga Beach | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> | |||
File:India - Goa - 010 - Touristy Baga Beach.jpg|Baga beach in 2006 | |||
File:Dolphins at baga.JPG|Dolphins can be located at around 1–2 km from the shoreline | |||
File:Baga Beach 25012016.jpg|Parasailing in Baga Beach | |||
File:BagaBeachPanorana.jpg|A panoramic view of Baga Beach in 2018 | |||
File:Baga Beach-India Goa-Andres Larin.jpg|Drone shot of a Baga Beach in 2023 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{commons category|Baga, Goa}} | {{commons category|Baga, Goa}} | ||
{{Wikivoyage|Baga}} | {{Wikivoyage|Baga}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in North Goa district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in North Goa district]] | ||
[[Category:Beaches of Goa]] | [[Category:Beaches of Goa]] | ||
[[Category:Beaches of North Goa district]] | [[Category:Beaches of North Goa district]] | ||
{{Goa-geo-stub}} | {{Goa-geo-stub}} | ||
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Baga | |
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Town | |
 Sunset at Baga Beach | |
  Baga Location of Baga in Goa  Baga Baga (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°33′32″N 73°45′12″E / 15.55889°N 73.75333°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Sub-district | Bardez |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 403516 |
| Area code | 083227 |
Baga is a seaside town located in Bardez, Goa, India. It falls under the jurisdiction of Calangute, which is 2 km south. Baga is known for its popular beach and Baga Creek. It is visited by thousands of tourists annually.
Baga Beach[edit | edit source]
Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa.[1][2] Baga is located at the north end of the contiguous beach stretch that starts from Sinquerim, Candolim, leads to Calangute, and then to Baga.
The beach contains rows of shacks and fishing boats, and at high tide, the beach is narrow.[3]
The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Baga beach in 2006 -
Dolphins can be located at around 1–2 km from the shoreline -
Parasailing in Baga Beach -
A panoramic view of Baga Beach in 2018 -
Drone shot of a Baga Beach in 2023
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jeff Koyen (14 March 2010). "36 Hours in Goa, India". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ↑ Baga, India - Beach Guide, Info, Photos
- ↑ South India handbook: the travel guide, p. 468-69 (2001) (ISBN 978-1900949811)
- ↑ Fodor's India, p.454-55 (6th ed. 2008) (ISBN 978-1400019120)
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