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 Medicinal Springs The narrow road leading past the Bom Viagem Convent along the cashew-covered foothills, leads to the springs at Mottant. This is an ideal spot for picnics and bathing, as the water is believed to be medicinal. |
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 Kerkar Art Complex The Kerkar Art Complex, is the one and only of its kind on this beach. It is a popular center for exhibitions of arts and crafts of local artistes. On Thursdays and Fridays, connoisseurs of Indian classical music and dance can be an audience to various concerts. |
» Saturday Night Flea Market: Baga Goa has a Saturday night flea market where one can shop for colourful Kashmiri handlooms and other artifacts all along the road leading to the beach. » Water Sports:Water sports are a huge attraction for the tourists at this beach in Goa. These water sports range from gliding to para sailing to motorboats to wind surfing. These sport actvities start in the afternoon when the wind is blowing just in the right direction and it goes on till sunset. Schedule Your Trip: It would be ideal to spend 2 days minimum to explore the beauty and fun at Baga and Calangute. Do make sure that you are here on Friday night or Saturday morning to witness the Saturday night flea market. Don't miss out on the water adventure that Baga beach has for you! Travel Connectivity: » By Air: The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just half an hour's drive away from Calangute. » By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji » By Road: Goa Baga beach is about ten minutes from Mapusa, and thirty minutes from the state capital, Panaji. There are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Baga and Calangute. Most buses from Panaji terminate at Calangute and a few trudge further on up to Baga. Weather Update: Goa has a steady climate with little change throughout the year. December and January are slightly cool and you may require a light jacket. April and May are the warmest months. There are periods of heavy rain from June to October. The temperature during the summers ranges from 75°F/24°C to 92°F/33°C and during the winters it ranges from 70°F/21°C to 90°F/32°C.
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