Baga or Benaulim at Christmas

lmanley9330 · Aug 26th, 2008, 05:49

I am undecided on where to stay when I get to Goa. I have two places I like, Alidia Beach Cottages in Baga, and Palm Grove Cottages in Benaulim. The question is, I have heard that India roads are dangerous, I would like to rent a moped and explore the coastal area. I am thinking that it will be much safer in the less crowded Benaulim. Any feedback?
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GoanCanuck · Aug 26th, 2008, 10:55

I would choose Benaulim. Baga is overcrowded during Christmas.

New-South-Welshman · Aug 26th, 2008, 11:32

I'd go Baga. I love being around people and atmosphere.

stevebenaulim · Aug 26th, 2008, 13:14

Benaulim is very quiet at Christmas, not much going on, much more to do in North Goa.
Benaulim fills up with domestic tourists at Christmas, not much fun.
Stay in Baga, then come down to South Goa for a couple of days.

ananda2193 · Aug 26th, 2008, 20:02

South Goa is better for a beginner on a moped. Very crowded up north. Around Agonda is ideal conditions for biking on the back roads if your a little paranoid about it. The ride from Palolem up to Betul, passing Agonda and Cabo de Rama is an awesome ride. Also the ride south all the way to the border of Karnataka is really nice also.

stevebenaulim · Aug 26th, 2008, 20:16

Agreed 100%, i like South Goa more than the North, better beaches, but will be much quieter, i live in Benaulim and Palm Grove is nice, in a nice location.

Aug 26th, 2008, 05:49	#1
lmanley9330 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 17	Baga or Benaulim at Christmas I am undecided on where to stay when I get to Goa. I have two places I like, Alidia Beach Cottages in Baga, and Palm Grove Cottages in Benaulim. The question is, I have heard that India roads are dangerous, I would like to rent a moped and explore the coastal area. I am thinking that it will be much safer in the less crowded Benaulim. Any feedback? Kangaroo1

Aug 26th, 2008, 11:32	#3
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,405	I'd go Baga. I love being around people and atmosphere. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Aug 26th, 2008, 13:14	#4
stevebenaulim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: goa Posts: 167	Benaulim is very quiet at Christmas, not much going on, much more to do in North Goa. Benaulim fills up with domestic tourists at Christmas, not much fun. Stay in Baga, then come down to South Goa for a couple of days. __________________ Savages, the bloody lot of them

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GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,204	I would choose Benaulim. Baga is overcrowded during Christmas.

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,616	South Goa is better for a beginner on a moped. Very crowded up north. Around Agonda is ideal conditions for biking on the back roads if your a little paranoid about it. The ride from Palolem up to Betul, passing Agonda and Cabo de Rama is an awesome ride. Also the ride south all the way to the border of Karnataka is really nice also.

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stevebenaulim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: goa Posts: 167	Agreed 100%, i like South Goa more than the North, better beaches, but will be much quieter, i live in Benaulim and Palm Grove is nice, in a nice location.

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