Anjuna Flea Market

Situated in the city of Anjuna, under the state of Goa, North India Anjuna flea market is one of the popular markets in the city with a variety of products. Visiting this market will be a great experience for you. You will probably find everything which you expect and you have seen in other little markets or stalls throughout Goa. But the prices are a little higher here. It is a well-organized market. Apart from shopping, you will be able to eat, drink and listen to live music. If you are visiting Anjuna, you must visit this market once.

Attraction

Anjuna flea market is a colorful place. Where you will find many things in one place that you will see throughout Goa. You can hear good music, eat several kinds of food, and drink. This market is very famous in Goa. In this market, you can find the best Tibetan and Napali things. So, if you are in Anjuna city, you must visit this market once.

History

Newly married women picking gift item from Anjuna Flea market Goa.

Anjuna flea market was started by the hippies in the early 1960s as a cause of their craze for trance music. They used to dance and partied all night over here. The place offered them fun, happiness, and freedom. The market’s trend came when the hippies got into the business of selling their second-hand products to buy new products when they were short of money.

It is also said that the market was started by the father of hippie ‘eight fingers Eddie’

In 1975. Once the hippies’ followed the trail through Eastern Europe and reached Anjuna, where they burned their passports by accident and ran out of money.

Inside/Outside Views

Anjuna Market in Goa and one of the fabric stalls.

Anjuna flea market is a weekly market. It is a hippie’s paradise in Goa. Here you will find a treasure of hippie clothes, handicrafts, and souvenirs. This market started in 1960 for hippie travelers to exchange their beautiful and unique products.

The local people used to call the market the open-air goods exchange market in the beginning. Now it has become an attractive tourist destination. In the beginning, the flea market was organized in a small area of the beach. But nowadays it extends from to the paddy fields with a great number of stalls.

At this flea market, you will get the best Tibetan and Napali goods. You will also be able to get your hair colored or body pierced at some stalls of the market. This place is not only for shopping but also a chilling place.

You will also find this market abuzz with music, dance, food, drinks, and parties at late night. The only skill you need most here is bargaining to buy the product within your budget.

How to Reach

By air: The nearest airport to the Anjuna flea market is the Dabolim airport. Which is an international airport. It is situated at a distance of 47.4 km from the market. Local transports are easily available at the airport. By hiring them you can reach the market. Or you can take a bus.

By train: The nearest railway station to the Anjuna flea market is the Thivim railway station. It is about 19.7 km away from the market. This railway station is well connected with the other cities of Goa and other major cities of India. You will find taxis and cabs at the station which can take you to the market easily.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, this is a safe place for travelers. Tourists who come to visit Anjuna must visit this market. If you face any kind of problem here, you can contact the police. here is the local police station information for you:

Que-02: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes, photography is allowed in the Anjuna flea market.

Que-03: When is the best time to visit Anjuna Flea Market?

Ans: Early morning (7 am) or late evening (4 pm) is the best time to visit Anjuna Flea market. The market comes to life, especially in the evening. At that time the market became crowded. You will enjoy that.

Que-04: Is parking available near Anjuna Flea Market?

Ans: Yes, there is a large parking space for vehicles near the flea market.

Que-05: What you will find in Anjuna Flea Market?

Ans: You will find many kinds of goods in the Anjuna flea market. They mainly sell jewelry, handicrafts, items of clothing, beach bags, sandals, food, drinks, Tibetan market stuff, cool headgear and tribal masks, Colorful and beachy bikinis, different kinds of dresses, and many more.