Anjuna Beach Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

The village of Anjuna in north Goa is a five square mile enclosure overlooking the Arabian Sea and with a hill in the background. It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa situated 8 km west of Mapusa and 18 km from the capital Panaji. It has an unusual arrangement of red laterite rocks, spread across the white sands, known as the Jewel of Anjuna or Ozran.  Anjuna attracts a variety of tourists and is especially popular among foreign backpackers, especially during the Christmas and New Year season. 

The sea at Anjuna is particularly safe for bathing, while the soft white sands are great for sun bathing, a favourite activity of the sun-starved European tourists. At the north of Anjuna, is its famous flea market, where everything from Kashmiri handicrafts, to Gujarati and Rajasthani clothes, bags and jewellery is available in plenty. Bargaining is the key talent required here to get away with good deals. The market is also famous for its electronic items and imported second-hand travel gear of all sorts. The flea market is held on Wednesdays and sometimes on Saturdays. Anjuna is also lined with hoards of small cafes and bars open till late night during season time. Fresh seafood, international and Goan cuisine, beer, and locally made port wine and feni is served here.

Anjuna is also famous for its all-night full-moon parties and mainly attracts youthful tourists. It has earned a reputation of being a hot spot for hippies due to a free flow of drugs and trance music. Now-a-days, campfires are a distinctive feature all through the night and the party carries on till the early morning. A popular party place at Anjuna is the Paradiso club that faces the sea.

Some tourist attractions near Anjuna are the Chapora Fort and the Albuquerque Mansion, a colonial mansion showcasing the opulent lifestyle of its former owners. Bungee Jumping from an 80-ft tower and water-sports facilities like paragliding and windsurfing are other attractions of Anjuna.