Baga beach in Goa lies 10 km west of Mapusa town and is an extension of Calangut beach. It offers the perfect escape for those looking for peace and quiet unlike the larger beaches in Goa. Baga is a fishing beach and its russet sands are now a top draw among tourists for sun-bathing and watersports. Fishing canoes make use of the good boat launching conditions and now-a-days provide rides to tourists too. The Baga village has developed more rapidly than any other village in Goa. All kinds of odds and ends handicrafts jewellery and food stalls can be found here. In one corner of the market a temporary stage has been constructed for the local musicians and bands. Water sports facilities varying from banana boating jet skiing para sailing to wind surfing are all available
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