¤ About Anjuna Beach
Situated
eight kilometers west of Mapusa, Anjuna beach is the most happening of all
beaches, one rather say its the mother of all beaches in Goa. This freak
capital of the world is on holiday round the year. Bordered by red laterite
cliffs and white sands, the beach presents a contrasting color view. And
ever swinging with winds, coconut plantation just adds to the serenity of
enjoying a cool breeze on the beach. People flocking this beach are so
varied in their interests, yet they all come to Anjuna for the same reason.
No one wants to miss the sensation of being on a beach that has been the hub
of trance parties since decades. The magic of Anjuna beach can't be put to
words, only experienced, maybe in a hopping beach party under a moon lit
sky. History of Anjuna beach is quite young. The beach was 'discovered'
sometime in 1950's and 60's by a group of travellers and then they began to
meet here in dry season to party. One of the biggest beaches, the vastness
of Anjuna can be realized by the fact that there is a north, a south and a
middle to the beach. While most of the hotels, bars and restaurants are in
north Anjuna, towards the middle Anjuna is Flea market and in the south is
Little Anjuna Beach. The business on Anjuna, be it the stretching sprawl of
restaurants or the flea market, is a swirling activity, yet it has that laid
back holiday destination feeling to it. The magnet in Anjuna is such that
anyone and everyone coming here gets immersed in the culture of Anjuna.
¤ Major Tourist Attractions
of Anjuna BeachThe Acid House Party - The
party never stops on Anjuna. Its the party hard spirit that makes Anjuna a
rave venue for big parties and party animals, especially during the
Christmas and new year period. Usually the nightlife of Anjuna centers at
Shore bar which is in the middle of the beach. The sound system here is
pounding and music really funky. The night comes alive with trance music
from London. There is no dearth of party places. All you need to do is just
swing into the party mood and voila! the fun begins.
Wednesday
Flea market - A tradition decades old, a major tourist attraction
and a bustling business centre, Flea market held every Wednesday dates back
to 1970's when it began as a place where hippies who were either broke or
were leaving sold their possessions. Banned for several years for allegedly
promoting drug trafficking, Flea market was revived eight years back by
Anjuna Panchayat. The popularity of the market among the locals and tourists
can be judged by traffic jams here every Wednesday. But once there, Flea
market will offer you with a range of products so unique that it will be a
memory of a lifetime. From a used paperback to a haircut, cameras to
elephant rides, Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, to
cassettes of "Goa Trance" there is no end to the variety here.
Flea market is a heaven for hardcore shoppers and good bargainers. The
market begins around noon and goes on till sunset. Once in Goa, you can't
afford to miss this riot of colors.
Get
into the Mood - Swimming is safe at southern end where a rocky
terrain keeps the sea calm and undertow to a minimum. Long walks along the
beach under the shining moon will soothe you beyond imagination and watching
the sun going down is every tourists favorite pastime. Take a walk to the
Baga retreat house to get to some sea cure shops. On calm days one can enjoy
snorkeling at the southern end and spot some mullet, parrot fish and
groupers.
¤ AccommodationAnjuana Beach is one of
the most happening beach in goa, and it has a number of resorts and hotels
in line :
- Anjuna Beach Resort
- Don Jóao Resort
Anjuna
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