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Apart from the beaches, Goa is famous for its lovely flea markets that are sure to win your heart. Whether you like to shop or not, you should surely visit them for the experience. With their vivid colors, spicy aromas, interesting sights, and funny sounds, they will wake up all your senses.

Some of the markets on this list started years back and have an interesting history of how they came into existence. Many of them start only during the high season, which is November to March, while some are open throughout the year.

As many of you know, I love Goa and am now living here since the last few months. While I am volunteering in Goa, I am visiting some of these markets every week and still I’m not bored of them. Whether you’re visiting Goa for a few days or are living here, a visit to these markets is a must. So, here’s a list of Goa Flea Markets that you should visit while you’re here:

Flea Markets in Goa:

01) Anjuna Flea Market

Back in the 1960s and 70s, when the hippies first arrived in Goa, they chose Anjuna as their home. Many of them sold the last of their material possessions from their home countries here to make money. The 70s are over but this market still remains.

Every Wednesday, many artisans from not just all over India, but also from all over the world set up stalls here. Anjuna Flea market stretches from the beach shacks area of Anjuna to the other side of main road where there are paddy fields. Here you can check out a massive collection of clothes, jewelry, bed sheets, wall hangings, hammocks, etc. The best time to visit is from 5 pm onwards when the sun is not very strong and some bars and shacks play live music.

Anjuna Beach is close to many other beaches of North Goa – Vagator Beach, Baga Beach and Calangute are nearby. I’m not the fan of Baga and Calangute beaches because they are extremely crowded.

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Anjuna Flea Market Timings:

This market starts at 9 am and ends at sunset time, i.e., 6 pm on every Wednesday. This market exists only during the main season – November to March. To know more about Anjuna flea market, you can check other travelers’ reviews on TripAdvisor.

 

02) Saturday Night Market, Arpora

Considering Goa’s tropical temperature, a night market obviously makes more sense. As the name suggests, this market is set up only on Saturday night during Goa’s main season (November to February). This was the first Saturday Night Market in Goa that I ever visited, and it’s my favorite.

Arpora’s Saturday night market is a tad “high end” if you compare it to Anjuna flea market. With live music, international food stalls, fire dancers and colorful stops, a trip to Saturday night market is an experience to remember. This market usually goes on till 2 am, after which it continues like an open party while the shop owners pack up their stuff and gradually leave.

From Christmas to New Year, which is Goa’s peak season, it is recommended that you arrive here early to avoid the crowds. Alternatively, reach by midnight and stay till 1 or 2 am. While here, eat some food, drink a few beers and watch a few live performances to make the most of it.

It is worth noting that Goa has two markets on Saturday nights in the same area – Arpora / Baga. The one in Arpora is bigger than the one next to Baga river. This market is commonly referred to as “Arpora Night Market” or “Saturday Night Market Goa”, while the other is normally called “Mackie’s Night Bazar”, or just “Mackie’s”.

Saturday Night Market Timings:

This market starts on every Saturday during the main season at 6 pm and ends at 2 am. Again, the main season is from November to March. To know more about Arpora’s Saturday night market, you can check other travelers’ reviews on TripAdvisor.

 

03) Mackie’s Night Bazaar, Baga River

Mackie’s Night Bazaar is not to be confused with Arpora Night Market, which is also on Saturdays. Although Arpora’s night market is the more famous one, Mackie’s is the original night market of this area and is closer to the river Baga.

This market features many food stalls, live bands and shops.Mackie’s Night Bazaar ends starts at 6 pm on Saturday nights during the high season and ends at 1 in the morning.

Mackie’s Night Bazaar Timings:

This market starts at 6 pm on Saturdays and ends at 1 am. Mackie’s Night market only exists during the main season, which is from November to March. Arpora can be easily reached from the nearby Baga Beach or Mapusa Market.

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04) Arambol Street Market

Unlike most of the listings here, this market exists everyday. This market starts a little before Arambol Beach main parking and extends for more than 3 kilometers till the end of Arambol. Oh, and Arambol is one of our favorite places in Goa by the way.

Arambol is near the North most tip of Goa and has developed into a little hippie village over the decades. The prices here are a bit lower as compared to Anjuna flea market and Saturday night market.

This market is as colorful as Anjuna flea market and has a range of things such as spices, hand made soaps, glass pipes, hammocks, bags, clothes, tea, jewelry, bongs and chillums, etc. A lot of people that set up shops in India’s Parvati valley area in the summers set up shops here during the winters, which is Goa’s high season.

Arambol Street Market Timings:

Arambol Street Market is open everyday from 10 am to 9 pm.

05) Arambol Drum Circle & Sunset Beach Market

Out of all the flea markets in Goa, Arambol drum circle market is my favorite for many reasons. This market starts a few hours before before the sunset where travelers from all over the world sell their hand made creations.

More than just a market, it is a party on the beach where people bring their drums, handpans, Didgeridoo (didjeridu) and meet here everyday to make music as the sun sets. It is common to see performers at this time with their juggling balls, hula hoops, poi and many other props. With things like handmade clothes, food, jewelry, glass pipes – this market looks like it is right out of a music festival.

Arambol Drum Circle Beach Market Timings:

Arambol Drum Circle flea market starts everyday a little before the sunset. Like many other markets in this list, this market also exists mainly during high season.

BONUS: Watch my video about Arambol Drum Circle

 

 

06) Chapora Fish Market

What better place to buy fish than a fishing village? Chapora fishing village near Chapora River is an affordable answer for your seafood craving.

The best time to visit this market is from 4 am to 6 am. This is the time when many fishermen return from their quest and their wives sell freshly caught fish. You can find things like tiger prawns, king prawns, lobsters, mussels, crabs, kingfish and Pomfrets at a very good price.

Chapora Fish Market Timings:

Chapora Fish Market starts everyday in the morning from 4 am to 6 am and then again in the evening from 4 pm to 6 pm. This market is closed during the rainy season.

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07) Mapusa Friday Market

If you’re looking to buy local Goan produce and goods, Mapusa Friday Market is the place for you. Just like Chapora fish market, Mapusa market is also a place that locals love to visit. In fact, the main Mapusa market is open everyday, but the special flea market opens on Friday morning.

If there is one place where you can find everything that Goa is famous for in terms of shopping – that is Mapusa Market. Goan cashews, spices, Goan sausages, cashew Feni, toddy palm Feni, organic food, earthen pots, meat and fresh fish are some of the few things that I suggest you buy from here. You can find everyday things that you need to run your house as well as a lot of food. This is a day market and closes as the sun goes down.

Mapusa Friday Market Timings:

Mapusa Friday Market opens early morning on Fridays and ends at around 6 pm.

Have you visited these flea markets of Goa already and have a few tips to share? Let me know in the comments.

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