Baga, Goa
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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 |
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Baga a seaside town in Bardez, Goa, India. It comes 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.
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Baga Beach[edit]
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.
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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]
References[edit]
- ^ 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)
https://goanmantra.in/baga-beach-goa/==External links==
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