Happening nightlife, different beaches, mouthwatering food, Goa is one of the hottest destinations in India that every traveller wishes to visit at least once every year, and when we talk about adventure and party freaks that is when North Goa comes in with huge traffic of tourists.  From fashion street to exquisite Goan cuisines, from shacks to shorelines, North Goa has got everything covered for you at just the right place. North Goa shares a border with Maharashtra and stretches up to Fort Aguada Beach Resort. If you are still thinking about when you should visit North Goa then November to February is the best time to visit as this is the only time when you’ll get pleasant, clear, and breezy weather along with the best nightlife and bustling shacks you have ever come across in Goa. Vagator beach will give you a cool party vibe while Anjuna beach is famous for its Wednesday market. North Goa is heaven for Sundowners with some truly pretty shorelines, Amigos can hang out together in the coolest shacks and groove to some lit music whereas honeymoon couples can find their moment in the backwaters. 

Giving the region its own charm and character which is unique in its own way, North Goa has established well in tourism attracting people from all around the world. Backed by colourful beach shacks, soft golden sands, an alive environment, and coconut palms just inland make North Goa one of the best places to visit regardless of any season from January to December. The Bohemian Anjuna market is the best flea market that the region hosts including Mapusa local produce market and Saturday night market at Arpora. The coastline of more than 30Km North Goa has more than 11 beautiful and pristine beaches that invite a plethora of visitors from all over the world. Beaches like Vagator Beach, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach along with an amazing series of attractions like Chapora Fort, Arambol Beach, Querim Beach are just too name a few. 

Shopping in North Goa

For all the shopaholics North Goa is a heaven to cherish lifelong. Clothes, jewellery, home decor, cool trinkets, and tons of beer, you can ever buy from the markets of North Goa. The majority of the Goa population understands and speaks Hindi and English, but Konkani is the main language of Goa. Attracting a massive number of travellers the flea market is no less crowded compared to blissful beaches. Anjuna Flea Market in North Goa is the most famous flea market that opens on every Wednesday and also the most favourite flea market in Goa. Here you can buy casual clothes, beachwear, hammocks, musical instruments, get yourself an interesting tattoo, get some western jewellery or junk jewellery, wall hangings to footwear, you can buy all these from stalls at a very low price and still save some bucks for other great deals.  Mapusa Market has an authentic and real vibe of Goa that comes alive every Friday with items of all varieties like tasty fruits, fresh fish, tantalising spices that fill the air with the fragrance of Goa. To save your pocket, here you can get some tasty wine at a very low price and some junky things to buy in Mapusa Market. 

What makes up the Calangute Market of North Goa special is the amazing beach vibe and some great shopping stalls. There are some very beautiful stuff that is lined up in market stalls. Trendy clothes, seashells, metal crafts, souvenirs, leather products, handicrafts, etc are some of the stuff that are available all the time and one can easily purchase. Here you will also be accompanied by plenty of seafood and beer that will help you relax with the beautiful view of the beach.

Night Market

Mackie’s Night Bazaar of North Goa located near the Baga River Bridge gets open only on Saturday at late midnight and has a constant flow of customers that keep coming until the market gets close. Along with live music playing in one corner of Mackie’s Night Bazaar where you can get the quirkiest items that you can ever buy. You can also take a break at a bar in the market for a shopping streak and taste some spicy snacks along with some drinks. The Arpora Saturday Night Market is a feast for the eye that comes alive with all the local shops every Saturday from 6 PM to midnight. There is a range of options in the market like jewellery, bohemian dresses, Indian handicrafts, souvenirs to carry back home, and much more. The night market of Arpora also displays a huge fashion range from fancy boutiques to local handicrafts. Don’t forget to visit Ingo’s Saturday Night Bazaar for an experience of shopping that has a blend of art, handicrafts, apparel, food, and spices that draws the attention of locals and international tourists as well.