Anjuna

Half dayBest: Nov–MarBeaches#flea market#hippie#beach

Hippie beach of flea markets

Why this weekend?

Wednesday flea marketChapora fort driveCliff views

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The day-by-day plan

Half day · The beach village
- Morning beach
- Cliff walk
- Old church
- Flea market (Wed)
- Fort sunset, return

Geography & terrain

Anjuna lies on Goa's north coast between Vagator and Baga — a beach village of cliffs, rocky shore and palm groves, its Wednesday flea market and the famous beachfront below the old Portuguese church of the village.

History & culture

Anjuna's modern fame runs from the 1960s when the hippie trail settled on its beach — the drum circles and the trance scene that grew from those years; the village's older layer is the Portuguese era's — the 16th-century church, the ruined customs house and the old Brahmin families of the village's first lanes.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,200–2,800/night

Mid-range

₹2,800–6,000/night

Comfort

₹6,000+/night

Things to do

Flea market
Dark-sand beach
Laterite cliffs
Old church
Drum-circle evenings

Eat & drink

Xacuti curry
Prawn balchao
Sorpotel
Fresh-catch fish thali

Getting there

Fly: Dabolim (GOI) / Mopa (GOX)
Train: Madgaon & Thivim stations
Road from Mumbai: 590 km / 11 hr
Road from Bengaluru: 590 km / 10 hr
Getting around: Scooter rental is the classic way around

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹5,500–13,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,200–6,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹800–1,200
Per day · Activities: ₹800–1,200

Month by month

Jan · Best: 20–31°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 21–33°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 23–35°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–36°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 26–35°C · Moderate rain
Jun · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 23–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 23–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 22–32°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 20–31°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Konkani (Hindi/English common) (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The flea market runs Wednesdays — the village's busiest day
The beach rocks are slippery at low tide — careful feet
The cliff cafés' sunsets are the classic close

Frequently asked questions

What is Anjuna known for?

The hippie-era beach village of north Goa — drum circles, the Wednesday flea market and cliff views.

Is the flea market worth it?

Yes — it is among India's great bazaar experiences, if you keep a bargaining head.

How long should I stay?

A half day for the beach and market; an overnight if the drum-circle evenings call.