The Village of Anjuna in north Goa is a five square mile enclosure nestling
between the Arabian Sea and the hill overlooking the beach. Anjuna beach
is one the most popular beaches of Goa situated 8 km west of Mapusa and
18km from the capital Panaji. The beach is known for its palm trees, soft
sands and natural beauty. It has an astonishing lays of rocks, spread
across the white sand near the sea. This area was known as the Jewel of
Anjuna and called 'Ozran'. Anjuna attracts a variety of tourists
touring Goa, especially during the Christmas and New year season.
Bathing is generally safer at Anjuna than at most of
the nearby resorts, especially at the more peaceful southern end of the
beach where a rocky headland keeps the sea calm and the undertow to a
minimum. Sun bathing is the most favored activity of the sun starved European
tourists. At the north of the Anjuna, is its famous flea market
where small cafes, bars and Kashmiri handicrafts stalls are lined. Anything
and everything under the sky can be found here. It is famous for its electric
items that are on sale. Flea market is held on Wednesdays and if you
are good at bargaining, then you can walk away with good stuff at throw
away prices. Main tourist spots nearby are the Chapora fort and the Albuquerque
mansion.
Anjuna is also known for the full-moon parties that are
held here for young tourists particularly during Christmas and New year.
Campfires burn bright all through the night and the music and merriment
carries on till the morning. There is always some activity going on after
the flea market and the music and the powerful sound systems keep the
people stay on in the beach for long. There are a number of drinking spots
on the beach. The exhilaration of Bungee Jumping from an 80-ft tower and
water-sports facilities like paragliding and windsurfing enhance the fun
at Anjuna. |