A Guide To Anjuna Beach, Goa

Things to do / Highlights

Water adventures

This beautiful beach offers pleasurable water activities like parasailing, paragliding, jet skiing, banana boat rides, and speedboat rides. You can book the rides on the beach and advance reservations are usually not required.

Yoga

The picturesque beach is a great spot for people seeking to practice yoga or reiki and enjoying Ayurvedic massages. These daily and weekly sessions lift your spirits and leave you rejuvenated. Quite a few famous yoga schools conduct classes on a regular basis.

Wednesday flea market

On Wednesdays, the place buzzes with activity and people as the famous flea market is organized here. Take your pick of eclectic goods and browse through varied collections ranging from the quirky to the functional.

Shacks

The shacks are a fun place to party and enjoy fresh seafood and live music. Sampling local delicacies cooked the traditional way is a must when in this part of the world.

Nightlife

If you love nightlife, Anjuna Beach is definitely your kind of place. There are plenty of cool and themed hangouts spots, nightclubs, pubs, bars, and restaurants awaiting you here.

Beautiful seascapes

Do not miss the fantastic views of the sunset from the beach. It is also a vantage point to capture stunning images of the coastline and the horizon. Do not forget to photograph the endemic species of flora and fauna that can be seen along the beach.

What to eat

Curlie’s

This restaurant and the baywalk around is a very pleasant place to be at and enjoy meals. This place has a trendy ambiance and great cuisine including Continental, North Indian, Italian, Goan, and Mediterranean. Check out the pork roast and pizza as well as many other delicious options.

The Banyan Soul

Easily accessible from the beach, this is a nice and homely place to refresh and enjoy tasty food. It is well-maintained, clean, and pocket-friendly with cheerful staff to help you. Try the local tea or coffee and the amazing Goan delicacies.

Café Diogo

A cool and welcoming shack set in a shaded spot is a favorite with many tourists. This food outlet has a long history of excellent service in the charming Anjuna area. Awesome salads, juices, Continental and English food, prawns, beer, pancakes - Café Diogo has it all and at reasonable prices.

Things to buy

The beach flea market is a cool place to find unique souvenirs with its nice mix of shops from various other Indian states such as Gujarat and Kashmir as also from Tibet.

Quirky local finds

You can find a wide range of quirky and funky items as you enjoy live music and rich food while you shop. People like buying artificial jewelry, trendy dresses, electronic gadgets, and handmade items used in home décor. Most of the purchases here are affordable and give you value for your money.

Goods from Ingos Saturday night market

Do not miss the Ingos Saturday night market that is colorful, huge and unique. Live music, dance, exotic food, vintage artifacts, and countless stalls are a big attraction for locals and tourists alike. It is warm and hospitable with party fun zones. Indulge in donuts, Italian pizza, drinks, and many more delicious foods. The stalls sell a large collection of items - clothes, accessories, funky jewelry, beer, local spice, handicrafts, leather shoes, and exotic lamps, to name a few. You can also get good bargains while shopping. Flavored cashew nuts, hand-painted tiles, local spices, wooden handicrafts, and wine are some highlights here.

Travelers tips

Tourist stalls

From the northern end of Anjuna Beach bus stand is a red dusty path leading to the beach. There are a number of tourist stalls on the way offering help.

Accommodations

There are plenty of accommodations at cheap deals but beware of hygiene standards.

Best time to visit

Anjuna Beach can be visited any time of the year due to its pleasant climate although Nov-Feb would be the best time.

How to get there

Anjuna Beach is well-connected by air, rail, and road. The nearest airport is at Dabolim, about 47 km (29.2 mi) from Anjuna. Thivim is the nearest railway station. There are frequent local buses from Mapusa. Hiring a taxi or a more enjoyable motorcycle/scooter is also a good option to reach Anjuna. App-based taxi services Goamiles, Cabshiregoa, and G-car service rentals offer prompt, reliable, and efficient services. Anjuna Beach has a big parking lot that is available at a fee and is very close to the beach.

Anjuna Beach information

Anjuna Beach

Address: Bardez, North Goa District, Goa-403509.

Official Website: Anjuna Beach

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Price: Free

Department of Tourism: Visit Goa