Anjuna Beach

Locate : Anjuna is a small village in North Goa and Anjuna beach is approximately situated 18 km away from Panaji, the capital of Goa.
Touring Season : November To March, though one can visit at any time of the year.

The Beach
Anjuna beach in Goa, India is one of the most preferred beaches in Goa. The beauty of the milky waves rushing to cuddle the soft golden sand on the beach can be seen in full form at the Goa Anjuna beach. The perfect haven for the hippies, Goa Anjuna beach can be enjoyed at any time of the year, because the climate is pleasant here through out the year.

The Goa Anjuna Beach was discovered by the hippies in the late 1950s to mid-1960s. From then onwards, the trend of moonlit parties began, which is one occasion the tourists look forward to.

Beach Accessibility
Airlines : Dabolim is the nearest airport from here. It is 29 km away from Panaji and 47 km from Anjuna.

Rail Lines : Indian railways runs several trains to & from Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji and 29 km from Anjuna, the nearest railhead from the beach.

Bus Lines : There are buses every hour to Anjuna from Mapusa . For tourists arriving from Mumbai, Mapusa is the jumping-off point for the northern beaches.

Private / Hired Vehicles : Once in Goa, you can also hire bikes, charges range from Rs 250 to Rs 400 per day. If you are staying in Goa, then you can also take your own vehicle or hire a vehicle from any tour operator, as per your comfort and requirement.

Lodging at Anjuna
If you are worried about where to stay, then there are plenty of guesthouses around the village and even a couple of hotels. There are also houses which a person can take on rent if he is planning to stay on the Goa Anjuna beach for a couple of months.

Charming Spots Near Anjuna
Albuquerque Mansion
There is a magnificent Mascarenhas Mansion - Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920, for one to see. The Mascarenhas Mansion is an architectural delight with rich and classic balconies. It has some of the finest stained glass floral etchings.

The Chapora Fort
The Chapora Fort gives a superb view of the nearby Anjuna and Vagator beaches. The fort has been well preserved except for a few interesting ruins. Once, this fort was a domain of the Muslim rulers before the Portuguese wrested it.

Flea Market
The Wednesday Flea Market of Anjana is famous for its multifarious items that are on sale. Any and everything under the sky can be found here, and lines of vehicles full of tourists start pouring in. From used paperbacks to haircuts, there is everything for everyone. One can bid on wonderful blends of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, European snacks, cassettes of a noisy brand of music called 'Goa Trance', artificial ornaments carvings and T-shirts. Elephant rides, photographs with fake sadhus or fake snake charmers can also be found here.

Full Moon Parties
Anjuna is also known for the full-moon (acid house) parties that are held here for younger tourists. The acid parties here are the major source of tourist attraction around the world. Facilities for bungee jumping are also available here due to the initiative of a private tour operator.

Oceanic Activities
If interested in swimming then consult the life guard before going for it. Swimming at Anjuna Beach Goa could be dangerous. Both the beach-side and village at Anjuna have several good places to eat and drink. Many of them specialised in fish and western food. Numerous water sports activities are available for the water sports lovers.