Anjuna Beach

With its fluorescent painted palm trees and infamous full-moon parties, Anjuna 8 K.M west of Mapusa is Goa's most alternative".

Designer leather and Lycra may have superseded cotton kaftans but most people's reason for coming here are same as they were in 1970: drugs, dancing and lying on the beach.

One of the main reason of Anjuna enduring popularity as a hippy hangout is the beach. Bathing is generally safer than at most of the nearby resort especially at the southern end.

The season in Anjuna starts in early November when most of the long staying regulars show up.

Anjuna's Wednesday flea market is the hub of Goa's alternative scene and the place to indulge in souvenir shopping.

Buses from Panaji & Mapusa drop passengers at various point s along the tarmac road across the top of the village. The cross roads have couple of small stores and a taxi stand.