Goa is the ultimate destination for a holiday by the sea, so if you’re wondering where to go, you might want to consider Anjuna Beach.
Ifyou want a break that involves a bit of sightseeing with some sun-worshipping and shopping thrown in, Anjuna Beach is the perfect location and you are sure to have a wonderful time wandering up and down the sandy stretches to be found here.
The beach itself has two sections for you to explore, the first of which is rocky and relatively small, sitting as it does underneath a clifftop. If you choose to spend a day or two here, you will find lots of charming little restaurants to try some of the local dishes in, as well as a vast array of local stalls selling a wide variety of curios and possible souvenirs to take back home with you.
Once you’ve seen this part of the beach, head to the other section, which is a sandy bay ripe with walking opportunities. It is here that the famed flea market is held each Wednesday, a bazaar that is an absolute must for anyone staying in the region and you are sure to regret it if you don’t visit it at least once while in Goa.
Here, you can satisfy your shopping urges and pick up a number of great bargains on lots of items, ranging from souvenirs and jewellery to bikes, hats and clothes. You will need to take your bartering skills with you so you can fill your bags with a few local goods without having to spend all of your holiday money.
Once you’ve shopped until you’ve dropped, you will find you can also satisfy your partying urges on Anjuna Beach and you absolutely have to make sure you go to at least one of the raves that take place every full moon in one of the beach hangouts in the area.
Of course, you can also do lots of sightseeing while in Goa and you won’t be disappointed by what you find in and around Anjuna Beach. Why not take a look at the Chapora Fort, one of the most popular draws for tourists in the region?
Situated just 10 kmfrom Mapusa, this fortress was built out of red laterite stone, initially as a way to keep a lookout for the numerous raiders and plunderers who wanted to extend their territories in the country.
Another site of interest you might want to visit is the Mascarenhas Mansion, a well known attraction that is renowned for its stunning stained glass etchings and balconies – an example of the Portuguese architectural style. Keep an eye out for the L-shaped seat on the front porch, which is carved out of wood and is truly beautiful.
If you plan to get active while on holiday in the area, then you might be thinking of going swimming from Anjuna Beach, but you need to be aware that there are some strong undercurrents here hollister outlet , which could cause you a few difficulties.
You can try your hand at diving, however, and there is equipment available for hire to help you do so. There is plenty of sealife to keep an eye out for while you’re under the waves, so perhaps take an underwater camera for some photographic mementoes of your experience.
Anjuna holidays are perfect for beach-based breaks in India, so why not look at the north Goa hotels on offer at Jewel in the Crown Holidays? We have a range of accommodation to choose from, including rooms at the Don Joao resort in Anjuna in Goa.

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