Baga Beach itinerary

Plan 01

1 day at Baga Beach

1. 01

   Day 1: Beach morning, creek lunch, sunset dinner

   Walk the beach early before the shacks fill, then try an activity such as parasailing if you wish after comparing operators. Have lunch at a beach restaurant such as Britto's or take a calmer break at Lila Cafe on Baga Creek. Rest in the afternoon, then return for sunset on the sand and dinner at a shack. If you want a taste of the lane nightlife, walk along Tito's Lane before heading back to your hotel.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Britto's	1 to 1.5 hours for a meal	Easy	Late lunch before 2 pm, or early evening before the sunset rush; October to May
   Lila Cafe	1 hour	Easy	Morning or lunch; October to May

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 02

2 days at Baga Beach

1. 01

   Day 1: Beach and Baga strip

   Spend the morning on the sand, have a long lunch at a beachfront restaurant and rest during the hottest hours. In the late afternoon walk the creek side and have a snack at a café. Finish with sunset and dinner on the waterfront.

2. 02

   Day 2: Fort Aguada and Calangute

   Take a taxi to Fort Aguada in the morning for sea views and the lighthouse. Return via Calangute for lunch at Souza Lobo or Infantaria. Spend the afternoon at your hotel pool, then walk the beach at low tide. On a Saturday evening in season, consider Ingo's night market at Arpora.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Fort Aguada	1 to 2 hours	Moderate	Morning or late afternoon; November to February

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Fort Aguada: Sloping paths and steps with little shade on the upper fort. A vehicle can reach the car park, but the walk to the lighthouse and ramparts has slopes. Carry water and a hat, and take breaks.

Plan 03

3 days at Baga Beach

1. 01

   Day 1: Arrive and settle

   Check in, walk to the beach in the late afternoon, and have an early dinner. Keep the first evening simple and learn the lanes, the shacks and the flags.

2. 02

   Day 2: Fort Aguada and Calangute

   Visit Fort Aguada in the morning, have lunch in Calangute at Souza Lobo, and rest in the afternoon. Return for sunset at Baga and dinner at one of the beach restaurants.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Fort Aguada	1 to 2 hours	Moderate	Morning or late afternoon; November to February

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Fort Aguada: Sloping paths and steps with little shade on the upper fort. A vehicle can reach the car park, but the walk to the lighthouse and ramparts has slopes. Carry water and a hat, and take breaks.

3. 03

   Day 3: Mapusa market or Museum of Goa

   On a Friday, take a morning taxi to Mapusa market for spices, sausages and cloth. Otherwise visit the Museum of Goa in Pilerne for an indoor, quieter few hours. Finish with a last evening on the beach and a quiet meal.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Museum of Goa (MOG)	1 to 2 hours	Easy	Weekday afternoon, for a quiet visit; any season

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Baga Beach trip for parents and children

• Stay in a resort with gardens or a quieter lane, and ask for a ground-floor room or a lift. The beach strip is noisy and crowded in season.
• Eat lunch early and dinner before about 7 pm. After dark the waterfront gets loud and busy.
• Use a cab for trips along the Calangute-Baga road. Walking in the sun and traffic is tiring and not always safe.
• Sand makes walking harder. Stay near the shack line, wear supportive footwear and use a chair rather than the sand for rests.
• Obey the flags and lifeguards. Do not swim if the beach shows red flags, and avoid water sports if you have heart, back or balance problems.
• Carry water, a hat and sun protection. Midday heat and humidity are strong from March to May.

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