5 Goan markets you shouldn’t miss

There is more to Goa than seashells and port wine. Bargain hunters can have a gala time shopping in Goa for it is home to some of the most famous street markets, night markets and flea markets in Asia. While almost every beach in Goa is lined with stuff for shopaholics, here is the best of local markets in Goa. Skip the souvenir shops and boutiques, and try out these five markets for a quintessentially Goan shopping experience. These shopping places in Goa are for those who know how to bag a great deal. Bargain hard, and you will have bags full of souvenirs to take home. Chapora fish market is the ideal place for a seafood lover. For fresh seafood ingredients, you must head to this place along the Chapora river. Local fishermen come with their daily catch to this market and you can get the best of kingfish, crabs, mussels, prawns, pomfret and lobsters. Located on Arpora Hill, between Baga and Anjuna beach, Saturday Night Market is famous for its casual atmosphere which is an extension of Goa’s evergreen image. This place is the perfect destination if you are looking for some funky jewellery, clothes, bags and other accessories. The market is also home to many bars and restaurants and you can spend your time here amid good food and live music. The Wednesday Flea Market of Anjuna is also a perfect Goan market example. A renowned daytime market, this place is a mix of Kashmiri, Gujarati and Tibetan shops, selling clothes, accessories and some of Goa’s ethnic art work.