Goa is not only a favorite tourist destination for its beaches and various other heritage sites, but it is also a shopper’s paradise as it has a lot to offer to its tourists. Trip to Goa is incomplete without buying traditional items and various other items which are available in the flea markets. The Anjuna Flea Market is one of the famous flea markets in Goa, where you can drop in every Wednesday in order to buy stuffs of your choice.

History of Anjuna Flea Market

Anjuna Flea Market is located at the place which is known as the “backpackers” scene. Anjuna is a beach town which is located in the North Goa and is one of the favorite destinations for foreign travelers and it was once a favorite place of the “hippies” who came to India during the 60’s. The origin of the flea market can be traced back during that time, when the hippies use to stay for long in Anjuna beach and at one point of time used to sell and auction all their belonging, in order to have cash. The flea market originated from that time.

About Anjuna Flea Market

Anjuna Flea market is one of the favorite tourist destinations for tourists both foreign and domestic, who wishes to buy different types of goods in a considerable cheap rate. The best time to visit this flea market is during October and April when temperature are cool and you can have a look at all the items which are displayed in the beach. Most of the items which are available are local items which are sold by traders who are from Gujarat, Karnataka and various other states. There are also few semi-nomadic clans like the Lamani tribe of Karnataka who sells different traditional items. People of this tribe have a unique dressing sense and you can buy some of the best products from them.

Things to buy in Anjuna Flea Market

You can buy everything which is available from Anjuna Flea Market. If you want, you can also buy second hand electronic items like digital camera, cell phone, bikes etc. Given below are names of few such items which you can buy during your visit to the flea market:

• Silver Jewelry
• Trinkets
• Dyed Fabrics
• Traditional artifacts
• Pottery Items
• Show Pieces
• Traditional Attires