Without shopping no vacation trip would be complete. Shopping at a tourist place is like taking some part of that place home, like a souvenir or essence of that place.
Goa too offers numerous options to take home some part of it. Being the most attracted tourist state in India, the shopping game here is mirthful. Let us go to some of the best places to shop in Goa.
Anjuna Flea Market
Anjuna host an exhilarating market on Wednesdays. Satiate your shopping cravings at this market by buying beautiful wooden crafts, several kinds of footwear, perfect home décor items for your house, trinkets, jewelry and a wide range of Indian spices.
Location: Anjuna, North Goa
Timings: 9 am to 8 pm, Wednesday
Night Market in Arpora
Goa is not only popular for it night parties buzzing till sunrise but also hosts night market like this one to go on a shopping spree. This market is even more convenient as it has parking space around and a number of bars and restaurants to get a change from all the shopping. It offers fashionable clothes, souvenirs and other minute items.
Location: Arpora
Timings: Saturday, 4 pm to 3 am
Tibetan Market/ Baga Market
This market at Baga road is a great place to buy goodies, accessories for both women and men, prayer flags, bells, clothes.It brings the beaches around to life with its shops and tourists.
Location: Calangute-Anjuna Road
Timings: Saturday, 7 am to 12 am
Calangute Market
Calangute Market is one of the most buzzing and popular markets in Goa. It has a vast variety of leather products, beautiful sea shell items, cute beach wears, handicrafts and other souvenirs.
Location: calangute
Timings: Everyday from 8:30 pm
Mapusa Market
Mapusa market is the best place to buy some fresh and yields from the sea. Apart from fishes you can buy sausages , fruits and vegetables that are equally fresh from here. Every antique lover will go crazy as this market has amazing antique pieces.
Location: Mapusa, North Goa
Timings: Every Friday, 8 am to 9 pm
Panjim Market
Panjim Marke t offers you the popular cashews of Goa, some authentic Goan spices, dry fruits, homemade wine and handicrafts. Panjim is the largest market in the state with local shops as well as malls.
Location: Panjim
Timings: Everyday from 8 am till evening.
Hollywood Market
This market is a paradise for all the fashionistas. From classy leather jackets to elegant and vibrant bridal lehengas; bridesmaids’ dresses and suits you get it all. Formal wear is available too. Got an impromptu function to attend? Don’t worry, Hollywood market will have the perfect dress to go.
Location: Fort Aguada Road, Candolim
Timings: Everyday 9 am to 10 pm
Stores in Goa
Jade Jagger Beach Boutique
This cute boutique at the Ashwem beach belongs to Mick Jagger’s daughter Jade Jagger, the Rolling Stones. It is popular for its elegant pieces of jewelry and flowy beautiful dresses.
Location: Ashwem beach
Beach Candy
Beach candy is store that works with many NGOs in Mumbai. Hence, the items you buy from here, it’s benefit goes to the artisans. Maxi dresses, amusing clutches and traditional garments are popular from this store.
Location: Morjim
Babu Tea & Coffee
This is a renowned shop popular for offering local tea and coffee flavors. It is the best place to take home some great coffee for amazing brews and tea blends for you and your loved ones.
Location: Margao
Conclusion:
Goa along with the e shining golden sands, relaxing hammocks at the palm trees, thrilling watersports in the bright blue ocean also offers some of the best markets to take home some beautiful souvenirs, handicrafts and clothes. Don’t forget to master your bargaining skills before coming to these markets to crack some great deals.
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