Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India, with its natural scenic beauty, abundant greenery, attractive beaches and temples, churches & even mosques with a distinctive style of architecture, colorful and lively feasts, festivals& above all, hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu, has an ideal tourist profile. A full day's drive takes in Goa's Christian, Hindu, & Muslim past, traveling through stunningly beautiful lush hills, plantations, & paddies. A melting pot of eastern and western cultures, yet Portuguese influences pervade all aspects of life in Goa from church architecture and religious festivities to its cuisine.
Thus Goa serves a perfect holiday throughout the year for the tourist, as it is the owner of some of excellent attractions as it receives thousands of tourists every year from all parts of the world.
Famous all over Goa the "ANJUNA FLEA MARKET", is worth a vist. Where you can shop, drink, enjoy music and roam around. Buyers and Seller from all round the world can be seen in this market.
This market was originally started in 1970's by the foreigners who wanted to sell off their second-hand goods like cameras, watches, clothes etc. Now it has emerged as one of the major attractions of Goa.
This market is full of Tibetan craft stalls, Nepalese and Kashmiri artefacts including jewellery, stones, rock bottom priced clothes, Variety of bags, bakery items (cakes, strudel and breads). Other stalls include Tattoing( both permanent & Mehndi), hair cutting etc.
Market Day : Every Wednesday near the Famous Anjuna Beach
Timings From : 11:00 AM till sunset
Alike the Anjuna Flea Market, this market is also a must place to visit. The "Arpora Saturday Night Bazaar" as the name suggests is held every Saturday night, at Arpora village which is just few Kms away from calangute on the way to Anjuna.
You will find lot of activities going around over here. The lights in the night atmosphere make this place livelier. Even here there are Buyers and Seller from all around the world.
There are many artists performing on the Stage, which is right at the center of the market. Food stalls includes variety that varies from tandoori tikkas to Italian pizzas and pastas. For those who enjoy shopping and eating this is the place to be.
Market Day : Every Saturday
Timings From : 7:00 PM till early morning.