Top 5 Go to Places in Goa
Goa is not only about beaches, beer, and parties. It is also about colorful markets, tasty snacks, and shopping that feels like fun. When you walk through these markets, you don’t just buy—you also see culture, meet people, and enjoy the Goa vibe.
Here are the top 5 shopping places in Goa and tips for what to buy, how much money to carry, what to wear, and which market is best for you (family, friends, couple, or solo).
1. Anjuna Flea Market – Best for Friends & Couples
Famous Shops & Stalls: Karma Collection (handmade jewelry), Gypsy Queen stalls (hippie dresses & tops), Ramesh Leather Goods (bags & belts).
What to Buy: Colorful clothes, dreamcatchers, leather bags, funky jewelry.
Budget to Carry: ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 (lots of bargaining possible).
What to Wear: Cool and trendy—shorts, boho dresses, sunglasses, and hats. Perfect for Instagram pictures.
Best For: Friends who like fun vibes, couples looking for unique souvenirs.
This market is full of music, foreigners, and free-spirited energy. It feels like a festival of shopping.
2. Mapusa Friday Market – Best for Families
Famous Shops & Stalls: Naik’s Local Spices (Goa masalas), Costa’s Cashews(flavored cashew nuts), Souza Pottery Stall.
What to Buy: Spices, Goa sausages, cashew nuts, pottery, textiles.
Budget to Carry: ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 (food & local goods are cheaper here).
What to Wear: Comfortable cotton wear—simple kurta or T-shirt with jeans. Carry a tote bag for shopping.
Best For: Families who want to buy local Goa products and experience real village life.
This is a market where locals shop—authentic, busy, and full of traditional Goa flavor.
3.Calangute Market Square – Best for Couples & Solo Shoppers and famalies
Famous Shops & Stalls: Hemaemporium (Leather goods), Sharma Seashells (jewelry & décor), Goa Beachwear Hut, Handicraft World.
What to Buy: Seashell jewelry, sarongs, handicrafts, beachwear.
Budget to Carry: ₹1,000 – ₹2,500.
What to Wear: Beachy casual—flowy dress, shorts, or beach shirt. Sandals are better than shoes.
Best For: Couples who want shopping + beach walk, solo travelers who want easy and safe shopping.
Since this is next to the beach, you can swim, relax, and then shop—all in one place.
4. Panjim Market (Panaji Market) – Best for Families
Famous Shops & Stalls: Magsons Supercentre (cashews & chocolates), Mr. Farmer’s Spice Shop, Goa Wine Cellar.
What to Buy: Cashews, spices, Goa wines, handicrafts.
Budget to Carry: ₹2,000 – ₹3,500.
What to Wear: Smart casual—comfortable shirts or dresses, light footwear.
Best For: Families buying gifts to take home, couples exploring Panaji’s Latin Quarter.
You can shop here and then take a walk through the Fontainhas Latin Quarter—colorful old Portuguese-style houses.
5. Saturday Night Market (Arpora) – Best for Friends & Party Lovers
Famous Shops & Stalls: Baba’s Leather & Hippie Wear, World Street Food Stalls, Indian Art Bazaar.
What to Buy: Clothes, accessories, home décor, global street food.
Budget to Carry: ₹2,500 – ₹4,000 (shopping + eating + entertainment).
What to Wear: Party-style trendy—bright tops, skirts, funky shirts, sneakers for comfort.
Best For: Friends looking for nightlife vibes, solo travelers who like music, and couples who enjoy food + shopping together.
This market is like a mini-festival with shopping, live bands, and international food stalls.
Tips for Shoppers
Best time to visit:
Mapusa → Friday mornings
Anjuna → Wednesdays (10 AM onwards)
Arpora → Saturday evenings (October to March)
Bargaining
Always try negotiating—start at 50% of quoted price.
Family buys
Cashews, spices, wines from Panjim & Mapusa.
Couples & friends
Boho fashion, jewelry, and décor from Anjuna & Arpora.
Solo travelers
Calangute for safe, simple, and beachy shopping.
Wrap-Up
Shopping in Goa is not only about buying—it is about feeling the culture, eating tasty food, and enjoying colorful vibes. Each market has its own story: Mapusa for locals, Anjuna for hippies, Arpora for party lovers, Panjim for traditional buyers, and Calangute for beach vibes.
So when you visit Goa, don’t just carry a suitcase for clothes—carry an empty bag for treasures you’ll find in these markets.