The Anjuna Wednesday flea market
The Anjuna market began in the 1970s as a swap meet where travellers on the hippie trail sold what they no longer needed. It has grown into a sprawling weekly market across the clifftop above the beach, with hundreds of stalls. Many traders come from Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kashmir and Tibet for the season, alongside Goan families selling spices, cashews and pickles.
Your guide helps you find the better stalls among the repetitive ones: Lambani embroidered textiles, Kashmiri shawls, silverwork, block-printed cotton, wooden toys and Goan spice mixes. Bargaining is expected, and your guide can set a sensible price and keep the morning moving.
We arrive at opening, when the clifftop is cooler and the traders are setting out their goods, and leave by early afternoon, before the heat and the biggest crowds. A late lunch in Assagao or a swim at Vagator follows easily.
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
When is the Anjuna flea market held?
Every Wednesday in season, roughly from November to April, from mid-morning until around sunset. It does not run in the monsoon. Dates of the first and last markets vary, so check current status before you travel.
What should I buy at the Anjuna flea market?
Lambani embroidered textiles, Kashmiri shawls, silver and beadwork, block-printed cotton, Goan cashews, spice mixes and pickles. Quality varies widely, so take time to compare stalls. Our guide can steer you toward the better traders.
Do you have to bargain at the Anjuna market?
Yes, bargaining is expected at most stalls, and first prices are usually well above what traders will accept. Agree on a price before you commit, carry small notes, and stay good-humoured. Many stalls now accept UPI payments, but cash is still useful.
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