BUZZOYO November 2019
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SHOPPING GUIDE<br />
<strong>BUZZOYO</strong> NOV <strong>2019</strong><br />
- Cherisha Sonawala<br />
Goa can easily be<br />
described as the best<br />
beach party destination<br />
in India. It is riddled<br />
with raging night clubs<br />
and blanketed with<br />
beautiful beaches. Goa is a<br />
destination that doesn’t<br />
discriminate with its tourists.<br />
You could be looking for anything<br />
from a relaxing budget<br />
trip to a luxury party trip, Goa<br />
accommodates all interests and<br />
all budgets. This destination is<br />
Here’s an estimate of flight fares to help you budget your shopping trip!<br />
ALREADY PLANNING A TRIP TO GOA?<br />
Make sure to have some extra space in your bag for all the<br />
shopping you’re about to do.<br />
easily accessible by flight and<br />
perfect for a short weekend trip.<br />
Apart from the cheap alcohol,<br />
lavish resorts, and breath taking<br />
beaches; Goa has another very<br />
interesting attraction to offer…<br />
Markets and bazaars to satiate<br />
any shopaholic! Goa offers an<br />
array of colourful and exciting<br />
flea markets and night bazaars<br />
that cater to a vast range of<br />
customers.<br />
Mumbai to Goa<br />
*2500-3000 Rupees<br />
Delhi to Goa<br />
*5000-5500 Rupees<br />
*These are average one-way<br />
#3<br />
Anjuna Flea Market<br />
One has to experience a flea<br />
market in Goa to make the<br />
most of their trip. Anjuna<br />
Flea Market is one of the<br />
best, in North Goa. It is<br />
held every Wednesday with<br />
hundreds of stalls selling<br />
funky clothes, handicrafts,<br />
jewellery, souvenirs, trinkets,<br />
beachwear, handwoven bed<br />
covers, musical instruments,<br />
wall decor, footwear, wooden<br />
artefacts and many more funky<br />
paraphernalia. This market<br />
is located on Anjuna beach,<br />
which is covered in various<br />
different shacks and bars; so<br />
you can make an entire day out<br />
of it!<br />
Located in Anjuna,<br />
North Goa<br />
#4<br />
Calangute Market Square<br />
Known as the “Queen of Beach<br />
Markets,” Calangute Market<br />
Square is one of the most<br />
frequented beach markets in<br />
North Goa. Calangute beach<br />
has its own market with a<br />
collection of beach side shacks<br />
and stalls selling everything<br />
right from hippie and stylish<br />
clothes to beachwear, leather<br />
products, souvenirs, sea shells,<br />
metal crafts and home décor.<br />
It has tons of seafood stalls<br />
bars offering beer. This market<br />
has been alluring thousands of<br />
tourists every year. Make sure<br />
to add it to your list.<br />
Located in Calangute,<br />
North Goa<br />
#1<br />
Baga Night Market<br />
Baga is THE destination for<br />
anyone looking to party. If you<br />
ever find yourself in Baga in<br />
the night and are looking for<br />
something different to do, visit<br />
this night market! This is the<br />
most popular Saturday night<br />
flea market in Goa. It offers<br />
numerous shacks and stalls<br />
selling everything from clothing<br />
to souvenirs and trinkets. It has<br />
some beautiful handcrafted<br />
jewellery, artefacts and more.<br />
You could even get a hair-cut<br />
here at the beach-side saloons!<br />
Located on Baga Beach,<br />
North Goa<br />
#2<br />
Mapusa Market<br />
If you’re looking for the real<br />
Goan shopping experience,<br />
Mapusa Market is the place<br />
for you. Visit this market to for<br />
items ranging from antiques<br />
and Goan handicrafts to<br />
traditional dried and fresh<br />
fish, spices, homemade<br />
pickles, fruits and vegetables.<br />
Make sure to try some of<br />
Goa’s famous ‘chouricos’<br />
sausages here. This place even<br />
accommodates those looking<br />
for clothes, fabrics, home décor<br />
and jewellery. This market<br />
offers up some fantastic prices<br />
that are sure to impress any<br />
shopper<br />
Location in Mapusa,<br />
North Goa<br />
#5<br />
Ingo’s Saturday Night<br />
Bazaar<br />
This night bazaar located<br />
in Arpora is more obscure<br />
than the other ones. It is an<br />
absolute hippie paradise with<br />
fire dancers, live music and live<br />
food stalls. With this one you<br />
can shop late into the night.<br />
The market combines party and<br />
shopping for the most unique<br />
experience. The products up<br />
for grabs include clothes, bed<br />
linen, dreamcatchers, jewellery,<br />
hammocks, beer, local spices,<br />
art and lots more. Make sure to<br />
bust out your best bargaining<br />
game while you shp here.<br />
Located in Arpora,<br />
Goa<br />
#6<br />
Tibetan Market in<br />
Calangute<br />
The Tibetan Market offers a<br />
fascinating blend of items from<br />
different parts of the India.<br />
The market is adorned with<br />
Buddhist prayer flags giving<br />
the market a wonderful feel. It<br />
has a bunch of stalls put up by<br />
Tibetan refugees, Kashmiris<br />
and locals. The market offers<br />
a wide an range of everything<br />
from art and silver artefacts<br />
to precious stones, jewellery,<br />
embroidery, knick-knacks and<br />
décor. This is the perfect place<br />
to come if you are looking for a<br />
gift or a souvenir.<br />
Located in Calangute,<br />
North Goa<br />
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