If we talk about the best tourist destinations in India, the name of Goa comes to the fore. Goa is an attractive place for people of all age groups. Goa is praised for its beautiful beaches and nightlife. If you think that Goa is famous only for beaches, parties, casinos, and nightlife, then let us tell you that it is also a very good shopping destination. In Goa, you will find roadside markets where you can find everything from clothes and jewelry to decorative items. More foreign tourists than local tourists can be seen shopping in the local and night markets here. So let's know about these famous markets of Goa...
Anjuna Beach Flea Market
Anjuna Flea Market is one of the beautiful markets of Goa and is held every week. Tourists coming to the market will find a collection of handicrafts, footwear, wall hangings, spice swings, and excellent clothes. Tourists and locals visit Anjuna Flea Market in large numbers. You can bargain in the market and buy at a reasonable price. This market is very famous because of its proximity to Anjuna Beach. Tourists coming to Anjuna Beach visit the flea market. Anjuna Beach Flea Market is one of the largest flea markets in Goa, perfect for the tourists visiting here.
Arpora Market
This market is held on Saturdays and its special thing is that it remains at night only. It is also called Ingo's Night Market. This market is divided into 3 parts. Different things are sold in each section. You can buy great jewelry, designer clothes, bags, etc. here. In one section you get spices, bags, fruits, and home decor items. Here you can enjoy all this shopping along with very good food and wine. This market starts at 6 o'clock, so tourists start coming here from this time itself and enjoy till late at night. If you ever go to Goa, then definitely visit this night market once.
Mapusa Market
Although the crowd in Mapusa Market remains the same on most days, there is a different glow here on Friday morning. Be it antique pottery or handicraft items, a wide variety of them can be seen here. From dry to fried fish, homemade pickles, fruits, vegetables, clothes, footwear, jewelry, and spices, you can buy everything you need from this market. If you know bargaining tricks then definitely try them here.
Panjim Market
Panjim Market, also known as Panjim Bazaar, is the largest and most beautiful market in Goa. This market is spread over a large area and almost all types of goods are available here. This is the reason why people like to go here a lot. Tourists stay and shop here for many hours. Nuts, wine, and local spices are the specialties here. Apart from this, handicraft items are also very good available here. Here you also get very good options for food and drink. Therefore, you also get a chance to do pet worship while shopping.
Calangute Square Market
Calangute Square Market is located in North Goa and is surrounded by a lot of hawkers and stalls. You can taste fresh fish and prawns along with cold beer here. One can buy gems, handicrafts, souvenirs, and trinkets from Kashmiri and Tibetan stalls along the seaside. Apart from this, if you want to buy some more selected things on Calangute Beach, then you can visit the Karma Collection here, which has a huge and beautiful collection of textiles, antiques, jewelry, silk clothes, designer bags, and other items. Is. It is also a good place to shop for gifts and souvenirs.
Baga Market
This market held on Saturday night is a very famous market here. This is the best place for shopping for jewelry, clothes, footwear, and gift items. Apart from this, there are also salons along the beach on Saturdays from where you can get trendy and stylish haircuts. What's more, a sizeable crowd of tourists gather near the Tarot card readers and palmistry.
Palolem Market
Palolem Market is held at night and while roaming along the sea shore you can buy many beach-related things. Apart from clothes and souvenirs, you can also eat very good food here. You can buy many different types of gift items from this market which you can gift to people or use yourself somewhere. This market looks very attractive and people come here in large numbers.
Mackie Night Market
Mackay's Night Bazaar The name itself suggests that it is just a night market that is held on the banks of the Baga River. This market is held between November and April. It has also been a part of Ingo Night Bar. Here you can enjoy live music, lip-smacking food, and trendy shopping together under the night sky. At Mackay's Night Market, you can shop for antiques, junk jewelry, souvenirs, and handicrafts.
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