Baga Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Mackies Night Bazaar

Mackies Night Bazaar, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Having been to Anjuna Market twice, we thought we have a look at Mackies night bazaar. We knew that it was held every Saturday at 6pm onwards.Mackies Night Bazaar is a Goan market.So we went yesterday, no sign of anyone setting up for the market at 6pm. So we tried again at... 

See a different side to Baga

See a different side to Baga, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Get away from the beach and take a walk by the river. It is very green and lush around the river. It is fairly pleasant and quiet. Very different from the busy beach. 

Hotels  

Resort Rio

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Hotels  

Cavala Seaside Resort

Cavala Seaside Resort, Baga

 MalenaN Says:  Cavala Seaside Resort is not situated right by the seaside but a few hundred metres away from the sea. As it was red flag on all beaches in Goa when I visited during the monsoon I liked the fact there was a pool at Cavalla’s, but it turned out to be closed the day I... 

Cavala Beach Resort: Anniversary Trip

Cavala Beach Resort: Anniversary Trip, Baga

 ELJHEM Says:  We stayed here for 14 days in Dec 2006 for our 25th anniversary and used this as our base to explore Goa.The staff made a stay very special. A lovely friendly hotel with swimming pool set backing onto fields, but handy for the beach and Baga life. Great for wild life and... 

Angelina Beach Resort: Close to the action but away from the noise

Angelina Beach Resort: Close to the action but away from the noise, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Situated on a road just off Tito's road; Angelina's is close to the beach, bars and restaurants but far away enough to miss most of the noise. It looks a little like a portuguese house, painted in white with red shutters and balcony doors.We have a large double room with... 

Abalone in Apora: Fawlty Towers

Abalone in Apora: Fawlty Towers, Baga

 pisces1954 Says:  Read some bad reviews before i went but i hey i love a challenge. It was clean, sparse, the staff were helpful even if dejected and it was not at all like the brochure. The tour rep never put in an appearance because he knew he'd get an ear full off all the holiday makers... 

Restaurants  

Electric Cats: Naan bread to die for

Electric Cats: Naan bread to die for, Baga

 ELJHEM Says:  Lovely little restaurant On the Baga Beach Road.The restaurant is in a great position for people watching, being on the corner the traffic can be.... well er interesing. The food was brilliant all freshly cooked. The best cheese and garlic naans ever but it was all good. 

Carole's Old Tea Shoppe: A taste of England

Carole's Old Tea Shoppe: A taste of England, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  We have been away from England for 10 months now, so we could not resist going here.It is in the same place as Cocktail and Dreams. The food is very English. Tea and Scones with Jam and Butter. Ploughman's lunch (Salad, Cheese, Home made pork pie, Pickled Onion, Baguette and... 

Lila's cafe: Great food and very relaxed

Lila's cafe: Great food and very relaxed, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Lila's cafe serves great breakfast and lunches by the river. With a thatched roof and wicker chairs it is a great place for a lazy breakfast. It is run by a German couple and this is reflected in the menu. Also as it is by the river it is very peaceful. Fresh Bread with... 

Nightlife  

mambos: nighttimeserenades

mambos: nighttimeserenades, Baga

 grammetbauer_robert Says:  go with the tube from saliagao station to the baga station first stop.and 50m to south. russian style is best 

Mo-Jo's: Enjoy a cold beer by the river

Mo-Jo's: Enjoy a cold beer by the river, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Situated opposite Mackies Night Bazaar on the Baga river. You can sit outside and watch the sunset over the river. Or watch the sports inside, play darts or read a book from their Library.Traditional English food avaible. They also run fishing trips.If you sit outside, watch... 

Beach Shacks: Alternative to the nightclubs

Beach Shacks: Alternative to the nightclubs, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  If you past Tito's and Mambo's on Tito's road and head down to the beach, you will find several beach shacks. They have music, okay the mixing isn't quite as good as it is in the nightclubs. But you will still have a good time and there is no charge to get in and the drinks... 

Transportation  

To Baga from Hampi

To Baga from Hampi, Baga

 MalenaN Says:  Already when I arrived to Hospet I bought a train ticket back to Goa. I got a ticket for Rs 170 (June 2010) in the SL class. According to the timetable the train was supposed to leave at 6.30 and arrive in Margao at 13.54.In the morning of the departure I took an auto... 

From Baga to Old Goa and back

From Baga to Old Goa and back, Baga

 MalenaN Says:  From Baga I went on a daytrip to Old Goa using public transportation. In the morning I took a bus from the main road in Baga to Panaji. It was Rs 12 (July 2010) and took 45 minutes. In Panaji the bus stopped at Kadamba bus stand and from there the bus on to Old Goa was also... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Time share touts
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We have come across Time Share touts in both Candolim and Baga. One tout in Candolim even swore at us as we kept saying no.

The easiest way for them to go away is to simply say 'No time share, Thanks'. It does the trick and they don't chase you done the road.

You will easily recognise the touts. They will approach you on a bike ask if you speak English with a card in their hand. They always wear shirts of the company that they work for.

Written Nov 25, 2007

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There is no ATM in Baga

There is no ATM in Baga, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Alot of people are under the impression that there is an ATM in Baga. It does not exist. I know that the last two editions of Lonely Planet say that there are. But the nearest is Calangute. There are at least four there. 

Shop around before exhanging your money

Shop around before exhanging your money, Baga

 traceyspacey Says:  Because we came from Thailand we had some Thai Bhart to exchange. We went to three places and the difference in what was being offered was amazing. The best place we found was Marlin money echange on Tito's road. The woman who was working there knew her stuff. We also asked... 

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