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Anjuna Beach, Goa is one of the ‘hottest’ beaches if parties and out of
the box fun is what you are looking out for; this is one place in
North Goa where the sun never sets on fun.Fringed by swaying palm trees and surrounded by steep cliffs, Anjuna Beach, Goa is alive with entertainment. The sea here is one of the most calm along the coast, which entices you to take long swims anytime of the day. |
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Beach Overview
Fringed by swaying palm trees and surrounded by steep cliffs, Anjuna Beach, Goa is alive with entertainment. The sea here is one of the most calm along the coast, which entices you to take long swims anytime of the day.
The entry to the beach is through a cliff that overlooks the beautiful Anjuna beach below. The government-run buses and all the tourist buses that come to bring their travelers to Anjuna Beach, Goa park here. Anjuna Beach, Goa is one of the ‘hottest’ beaches if parties and out of the box fun is what you are looking out for; this is one place in North Goa where the sun never sets on fun.
General Accommodation Info
Anjuna Beach, Goa offers very limited accommodation on and around the beach. Most tourists put up at the nearby locations – Mapusa, Calangute Vagator, Chapora or Baga and visit the beach during the day or night depending upon their preference of entertainment.
Among the best available accommodation in and around Anjuna Beach, Goa are Resorte Marinha Dourada, La Oasis Anjuna, Maple Nirvana Hermitage, Villa Nina, Laguna Anjuna, Country Club De Goa, Bougainvillea – Grandpas Inn, Hill Top Hotel, Lotus Inn, Casa Anjuna among others.
Food /Restaurant Info
For food there are plenty of beach-side shacks and a few basic restaurants which offer okay fares. If you are not the adventurous type, it is better to stick to snacks at the bars on the beach as these are tasty and reasonably priced. Recommended places to eat in Anjuna beach, Sublime, My Place and Thalassa in Vagator.
Beach Location
Just about 10 minutes drive from Mapusa, Anjuna Beach, Goa is a haven for fun and parties. Culturally set in the hippy movement of the 70s, Anjuna Beach, Goa is a fun place to be in anytime of the year.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
Anjuna Beach, Goa is the haven of private parties and fun throughout day and night. The best time for enjoyment here is December – January when it is influenced by the Christmas – New Year celebrations. The best among these parties are the ‘Acid House’ Parties that are held on the full moon. The parties last through the night with dancing, drinking and campfire signing; these parties are immensely popular with foreigners and locals alike.
Do not miss checking out the Wednesday Flea market at Anjuna Beach, Goa, which starts at 11.00 AM and ends up at sunset. Immensely popular with tourists and local people alike, the Wednesday Flea Market can surprise you with all the stuff that it offers. A must-see for the hard-core shopper and for those who love bargains.
Be sure to visit the Paradiso Club, which is one of the great favorites on Anjuna Beach, Goa. Its discotheque is among the most popular in North Goa. During the off-season Anjuna Beach, Goa offers music and on-the-beach service at the Shore Bar, the Guru Bar and a little further up at the Primrose Café on the Vagator Beach.
The closest beach to Anjuna, Goa is the Vagator beach, which is separated by a stretch of cliffs within walkable distance. Then you have Chapora Beach which is about 2 kms away; this place offers better accommodation and even food. About 20 kms away you will find Calangute and Baga beaches each a beauty in its own right. While you are in the region, look up Chapora Fort on the River Chapora, a fortress built by the Adil Shah (Emperor) late 16th Century.
There is a wonderful market here for leather goods and hand-embroidered kaftans that are worth buying. The girls at Anjuna Beach, Goa market have a special talent – they know to braid hair and transform your full head of hair into tiny plaits in less than 20 minutes.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 7 user(s)
"Anjuna beach ok, hotel could have been better"
| Date of Stay: | February 2009 |
| I am from: | Chicago, USA |
| Travelling Style: | Romantic/Honeymoon |
| Good Points: | Casa Anjuna, Sublime, Lilla Café, Ingo’s night market |
| Bad Points: | Laguna Anjuna staff and swimming pool |
Recently returned from a 3 vacation in Goa and spent the first few days at Laguna Anjuna near Anjuna beach. Didn’t have the best experience at the hotel, A/C broke down after dinner one evening and the hotel maintenance was not able to fix it. Since the hotel was fully booked, we had no choice but stay in a non A/C room for a night. Room didn’t have any windows and was very stuffy, had to keep door open all night and room was filled with mosquito’s. My wife and I didn’t enjoy the hotel pool or food either, so we decided to check out after staying there only 3 days.
Just across the soccer field in Anjuna, we found Casa Anjuna… more traditional place to stay, charming Goan style rooms and fantastic swimming pool. Also the same price as Laguna Anjuna hotel!!!
Anjuna beach is ok, seen better beaches in Goa but I can understand why people come here. Anjuna beach is Goa party central, not much happening in the rest of the state so lots do in the area.. Anjuna Flea Market, Ingo’s night market, shopping, great food at Sublime’s and at Lilla’s Café in Baga, good night clubs, Hill Top, West End and lovely locals and foreigners to meet. Overall coming to Anjuna beach was a great experience, just too bad first hotel wasn’t comfortable.
"Nicer beaches in Goa then Anjuna"
| Date of Stay: | March 2011 |
| I am from: | Lille, France |
| Travelling Style: | Group of friends |
| Good Points: | many restaurants, bars and watersports |
| Bad Points: | watch for rocks when swimming |
Nice place, lots to do but Anjuna beach is not one of the best beaches in Goa. Its rocky so be careful swimming. Also a bit overcrowded. Personally, I prefer south Goa beaches.
"Going back to my old hippie days!"
| Date of Stay: | December 2010 |
| I am from: | New York |
| Travelling Style: | Solo Traveler |
| Good Points: | hanging out in Anjuna beach and Chapora |
| Bad Points: | enfield motorcycle breaking down too often |
Rented an Enfield Bullet 350 cc motorcycle near Vagator petol pump for about 500 INR per day and had the best time riding the back roads from Anjuna beach to Chapora. Cool hang out places, beautiful people and peaceful vibe. Brought me back to my old hippie days! Just had a few problems getting the bike going.. but once I got the hang of it.. it was an amazing ride!!!
"Anjuna Market, Mackies Market or Ingo’s Market?"
| Date of Stay: | February 2011 |
| I am from: | Barcelona |
| Travelling Style: | Group of friends |
| Good Points: | Anjuna and Ingo’s Market |
| Bad Points: | Mackies Market |
Heard many friends over the years talk about how wonderful Goa markets are… and recently had a chance to check them out myself. Remember, to get the BEST DEALS when shopping in Goa ... bargaining is mandatory! ?
Anjuna Wednesday Market – the best place to be mid week in Goa! Market open early, 8am and goes right through until sunset. Mostly goods from all over India and some western made clothes as well. Food from all over the world here, cool hippie vibe and sometimes and nice party vibe is created around sunset time.
Mackies Saturday Night Market – located off the Baga river road its open from sunset until around 11pm at night. All Indian goods, sometimes good live music and ok food. More of a cheap Indian tourist option.
Ingo’s Saturday Night Market – my favorite Goa market by far! Located in Arpora, just a 2 or 3 kms away from Anjuna, it has everything in a market you can ask for. Fantastic finds here, great mix of Indian and foreign made clothes, amazing food for every part of the world, great live music, drinking and dancing! Also Go Karting next door for the kids!
"Anjuna Market, nice to go once but would not go back"
| Date of Stay: | February 2008 |
| I am from: | Swedeb |
| Travelling Style: | Solo Traveler |
| Good Points: | beach maybe, Oxford supermarket |
| Bad Points: | expensive for India |
Been planning a trip to India for a few months and my friends kept telling me.. WHEN IN GOA YOU HAVE TO GO TO ANJUNA MARKET. Been there, done that and don’t think I’ll ever go back. Too much of hype, shopping ok, you can get most things from other places in India for half the price. There was music and dancing around but didn’t evolved into one of those Goa beach hippie parties I so often heard about. Lots of police around which kind of spoiled the mood too. Better experience is Ingo’s Saturday Night mkt in Arpora. Beach is ok, but many more nice beaches around Goa.
"Anjuna December 2010"
| Date of Stay: | December 2010 |
| I am from: | London |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | sunset drinks at Curlies |
| Bad Points: | twatted tourist on beach |
After a horrible time leaving London coz of bad weather we finally arrived in Goa late in the afternoon. Check into Hotel Laguna Anjuna, had a quick shower, rented 2 honda scooter bikes for 300 rupees/ 4 pounds a day and went straight down to Anjuna beach for sunset drinks at Curlies Bar. Music and food are top here, great sandwiches but service is poor… what to expect when in India? Anjuna beach is beautiful but to be avoided during Wednesday Market… too many drunk Indians all over the place.. sorry. Regardless, great place to chill and meet beautiful people.
"Goa’s most popular beach"
| Date of Stay: | December 2008 |
| I am from: | Mumbai |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | most famous beach in Goa, BEACH PARTYS |
| Bad Points: | beach rocky |
If your coming to Goa, you have to visit its most famous and popular beach.. ANJUNA! Hippie’s started hanging out here in the 60’s and tourist have not stopped coming ever since. If you like parties, trance and techno music this is the place to be in Goa. Beach is nice, many palm trees but some rocky areas around so be careful. Don’t miss the famous Anjuna Wednesday Flea Market, Hill Top for party’s and if your into yoga, check out Brahami Yoga! Been coming here for years and just keep on coming back.
