Shopping in Goa

Goa is a land of dreams, colors and natural beauty. It is considered as one of the finest holiday destinations in India. Shopping in Goa is on the priority list of the visitors. It is an amazing experience for all the tourists just like strolling on the beaches or enjoying the nightlife.

Items of Goa shopping range from brass ware to terra-cotta, handicrafts to papier-mch?, and shells to sarongs. It is said that shoppers can get anything in Goa market that is why it is often tagged as a shopper’s paradise.

Some of the popular destinations of Goa Shopping are

Anjuna Market

The Anjuna market is one of the most famous shopping destinations of Goa. It is popularly known as the flea market held on every Wednesday. The concept of the flea market was started by the hippies where they sell their used items or exchange with other items. This is one of the most colorful markets of Goa full of colors, crowds, shouting and clamor. The popular items of this market are artifacts made of papier-mch?, bamboo work, hammocks, old coins, shell work, spice powder packets and many more.

Calangute Market Square

This is another popular shopping destination for tourists situated nine miles north of Panaji, the Capital of Goa. The streets of Calangute have number of shops offering a wide range of items for buying. Metal crafts, leather items, clothes and jewelry are some of the popular shopping items of this place. Along with this, tourists can shop for carpets, embroidery, and other merchandises items during their visit to this place.

Mapusa Market

Mapusa Market is another favourite destination for shoppers. Since ancient times, it has been famous shopping area located 13 km away from Panaji. Mapusa market is popularly known as ‘Mapusa Friday Market’ where tourists can buy a wide range of things at reasonable rates. This market is famous for its fresh fish, locally produced vegetables and fruits, spices, glass bangles, coir mats, Goan ‘chouricos’ (ready spiced Goan pork sausages), dried fish, and the famous country liquor 'Feni'.

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