Shopping in Goa.

Goa is an amazing experience for travelers they just like wandering on beaches, enjoying the night life, night parties at beaches and the mouth-watering delicacies of Goa but visiting Goa is incomplete without spending a part on its shopping. . Major shopping areas in Goa are the Anjuna beach market, Mapusa market, Baga beach market, Calangute beach market square and are located near the beaches.

Anjuna beach market at Anjuna beach is an extremely lively place to shop on Wednesdays. Fridays at Mapusa market where you can find everything from antique coins to dried fishes and spices. On Saturdays you can get a good collection of clothes specially the beachwear at Calangute beach market. Baga beach market also has much to offer.

Goa is well-known for its “cashew nuts” and the wine named “fenny”. You can get a variety of cashew nuts such as plain, salted, masala, fried nuts available in different flavors in every market. Goan shopping has a blend of traditional Goan touch. Most popular souvenir items include terracotta, shell work, brassware, crochet, carved furniture, bamboo work, excellent and unique designs of handicrafts etc. junk jewelry is also available at every stall in the market with fabulous collection. There is variety of dresses like sarongs and beachwear, floral printed skirts, shirts and shots of different colors are available at reasonable prices. Bargaining is common in Goa so one should be well polished with the bargaining skills. Colorful "Tattoos" available in different designs and sizes are very famous in goa and liked by almost every tourist.

The Exquisite Goa

Goa is one of the beautiful and fun-thrilled destinations in the world. There are numerous famous beaches in Goa. However owing to their popularity among the locals and the foreign tourists alike these beaches are often too crowded and offer little in terms of privacy. Thus if you really want to chill out by the sea shore and relax by the sound of the waves head for beaches that are less popular and less frequented. The palolem beach is one such beach that lets you enjoy all the peace and tranquility you need. The clean blue water of the sea, fresh air and waves look fantabulous. The attractive beach party, festivals and exciting night life of this place catches a lot of tourists from different places of the world.
Goa has always been a tourist’s paradise on earth. It’s rich and vibrant culture let you easily blend into it. If you want to escape from your daily routine life than you should visit this happening place. Due to Portuguese influence goan culture is a rich blend of eastern and western cultures.

Flights to Goa

Goa is the smallest state in terms of area. It is located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan. Goa is an attractive and a great tourist destination. Goa is famous for its sandy beaches that attracts a lot o tourists mostly at the Calangute beach, the Baga beach, the Anjuna beach, the Dona Paula beach to name a few. Goa in rich in flora and fauna. It is known as bio diversity hotspot.

Goa is popularly known as the ‘Rome of the East’, ‘tourist paradise’ and ‘pearl of the orient’. Goa is much more than beaches and seas. It is a soul which depicts its history, rich culture and beautiful natural sceneries. It is the honeymoon spot and travellers from around globe come here. Among the temples of Goa, the Saraswati temple is famous among the Goan localites. Besides this the Shanta Durga temple, the Ganpati temple are also important places to visit. The most famous churches in Goa are Basilica of Born Jesus, St. Francis of Assini of Rosary, Goa Se Cathedral which is dedicated to St. Catherine etc.

The Goa carnival is one ocassion which one should visit. It is for five days and people tend to forget their sorrows and enjoy to the fullest during the carnival. People just eat and drink and be merry for those five days. Not to forget, cheap and affordable shopping in Goa is a major tourist attraction. Jet sking and paragliding are also not meant to be missed if you land in Goa. People of Goa are also friendly and full of warmth. A trip to this Indian Paradise can be a trip for lifetime for anyone.

The best way to visit this sparkling state of Goa is by air. Airlines namely Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Indian Airlines, Air India, Spice Jet, Air Deccan, Go Air, Indigo fly regularly to Goa.