Anjuna Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Beach, Cliff, Party, Sun, Yoga, Massage, Good food... 


Con

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 some half-finished buildings staying like that for years, plastic bottles from tourists... 


In a nutshell

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 I understand why the trail ended here! 

 

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Things to Do  

The flea market.

The flea market., Anjuna

 Dizzyhead Says:  The flea market is a wonderful place to buy different kind of things. You can find all kind of different things to buy and there is no limit how much you can bargain. It is up to the seller, if he wants to sell or not. A good salesman doesnt sell if he doesnt make some money... 

Anjuna Wednesday Market

Anjuna Wednesday Market, Anjuna

 iblatt Says:  This weekly event has rightfully earned its good reputation. Markets abound in India, but this is a special one. Sprawling between the village houses and the open fields, under a canopy of coconut palms, set against the background of the sea with a sailing boat in the... 

Anjuna Beach: Beautiful and not over-developed

Anjuna Beach: Beautiful and not over-developed, Anjuna

 iblatt Says:  In Anjuna we found a long strip of beautiful sandy beach with coconut palms. As we descended we were welcome by two cows lying lazily on the beach, undisturbed by all the tourists. There were many tourists on Anjuna beach, but most of them were sipping their drinks in beach... 

Anjuna Flea market-Not to be missed

Anjuna Flea market-Not to be missed, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  Held every Wednesday, if you are in or near Anjuna you should make the effort to go. There is such a variety on sale here. Jewelery, clothes, second hand paperbacks, sarongs, carvings etc. Just don't buy the cigarettes as they are fake. You do have to bargain hard even if it... 

Hotels  

Spazio Leisure Resort

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Tamarind

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Restaurants  

German Bakery: Nice for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

German Bakery: Nice for breakfast, lunch and dinner!, Anjuna

 Liatris1 Says:  German Bakery is a nice and relaxed place with good food and atmosphere.They have relaxed chill-out booths, tabels and chairs, great music and healthy food. Wheat grass, herbal teas, tofu, hummus, salads, indian food, european food, espresso, cappuccino, lassis, pizza.They... 

Sea Breeze: Refreshing breeze, beer and music in Anjuna

Sea Breeze: Refreshing breeze, beer and music in Anjuna, Anjuna

 iblatt Says:  After a long stroll in the Anjuna Wednesday Market, making our way among colorful stalls and almost equally colorful tourists, we finally started to feel tired, in need of a nice place to sit down and relax. Then we heard the music: Joe Cocker's songs, live, coming out of a... 

Starco's: Enjoy the fairy lights whilst you eat

Starco's: Enjoy the fairy lights whilst you eat, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  Starco's isn't just a place to stay. It is a popular place to eat and drink whilst not disturbing the guests.It is set in a spacious leafy garden with fairy lights. The staff are friendly and the food was great at a reasonable price. Goan Sausage Chilli fry. spicy with... 

Shore Bar: Great coffee, Good food and good sunset view

Shore Bar: Great coffee, Good food and good sunset view, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  We have been to Anjuna twice now and we always go to the shore bar.It's a great place to relax in the comfy deck chairs, with the sand under your feet. Chilled music playing, occasional live music. Food is great and the expresso isn't bad either. Give it a go and see what... 

German Bakery: Good breakfast

German Bakery: Good breakfast, Anjuna

 nora_south_africa Says:  The German bakery is a nice place for breakfast, having a drink with friends, or getting some quality bread and pastries. It's located on the way to the flea market, you can't miss the German bakery sign 

Nightlife  

Gleneagles Bar: Friendly and helpful

Gleneagles Bar: Friendly and helpful, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  We went for a walk along the road, turning right out of Starco's just to see what was there. We had a cold beer at Gleneagles. This is a British run place, ran by Craig and his partner. The beers are a little cheaper than from the beach bars. Craig helped us sort out our... 

Shore bar: The best beach bar ever

Shore bar: The best beach bar ever, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  One of our reasons for coming back to Anjuna was the Shore bar.Bliss. Sitting in a comfortable deckchair with sand under your feet and a cold beer in your hand watching the amazing sunset. The food is pretty good too. They occasionally have live music.Large Kingfisher 60R.... 

Transportation  

Ride an Enfield

Ride an Enfield, Anjuna

 Liatris1 Says:  Enfield is a legendary indian motorbike.This is the Enfield 500 that we´re renting while in Goa. The Enfield is at first a somewhat unnerving experience, with the gears on the right side (1. gear on top) and the brake on the left. But, as is the case with so many other... 

From Arambol to Anjuna and Vagator and back

From Arambol to Anjuna and Vagator and back, Anjuna

 MalenaN Says:  From Arambol to Anjuna and Vagator and backOne day I visited Anjuna and Vagator from Arambol. There are no direct buses so you must first go to Mapusa (pronounced Mapsa) and change buses there. I walked up to the main road in Arambol and waited for a bus. I didn’t have to... 

Need the nearest ATM

Need the nearest ATM, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  Despite what you may have heard, the nearest ATM is in Mapusa not Baga. You can get a bus from Anjuna to Mapusa for 7 Rupees (this was correct at the end of last year). There are 2 or 3 ATM's at Mapusa. Catch the bus from just outside Starco's. 

Budget flight and Taxi

Budget flight and Taxi, Anjuna

 traceyspacey Says:  We flew into Dabolim airport from Bangalore with Spice Jet. Spicve Jet flights can be booked with a credit card. The flight cost 4200R for 2 people. We then took a pre paid taxi to Anjuna for 750R. The pre paid taxi stand is outside of the airport. Also the exchange counter... 

Shopping  

Anjuna Fleamarket: You can get it at the market

Anjuna Fleamarket: You can get it at the market, Anjuna

 Liatris1 Says:  Every Wednesday (in the high season) there is a market at Anjuna Beach. Something that started as a small market where hippies selling bits and bobs so they could spend some more times in Goa, or to the flight home, has now become a major attraction for anyone visiting... 

Vendors: Vendors at Anjuna

Vendors: Vendors at Anjuna, Anjuna

 ChuckG Says:  There are numerous locals selling all sort of crafts and clothes close to the beach If you can deal a good price, there are intereting clothes and crafts to buy. 

Warnings and Dangers  

Peddlers who don't take no for an answer!

Peddlers who don't take no for an answer!, Anjuna

 iblatt Says:  Well, this is not really a "warning" tip, but I'd just like to share with you this nuisance on Anjuna beach: Peddlers are of all ages, from 6 to 96. One follows another, insisting on showing you every item in their merchandise, whether you want to look or not. One after the... 

Vegetarians beware!

Vegetarians beware!, Anjuna

 asurfacing Says:  Not just in Anjuna, the warning stays for all over Goa. A long stay in Goa for a vegetarian can be fairly frustrating. Keep eyes open for "Udupi" restaurants along the highway between Mapusa and Panjim. You are less hungry in Panjim than anywhere else. 

Favorites  

Nearest ATM is Mapusa not Baga
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Favorite thing: You might have heard from people or the guidebooks that the nearest ATM is Baga. It is not true. From Anjuna cross roads you can catch a bus to Mapusa for 7R that has several ATMs around the municipal gardens, just past the bus station in Mapusa.

Alternatively it there are ATM's in Calangute, but that is further away.

Written Nov 25, 2007

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