Markets 

All areas of GOA have local markets some are held daily, some only once a week, the Friday Mapusa market is the main market for North Goa, sellers arrive from all over the area and also from surrounding states to sell their wares, all types of goods are on offer, this is the market that Goans use for their weekly shopping, it is advisable to arrive early to avoid the crowds and the mid day heat, hold on to your camera and wallet, things can get very busy, this is a market not to be missed. (you’ll find me there with my camera, most Fridays in March) arrange to be dropped of by your taxi and picked up at a prearranged time/location as parking is a nightmare. Anjuna Wednesday market (north goa) is the original hippy market, held in a large area just short of Anjuna beach it offers clothes, holiday souvenirs etc, and can get very hot and busy, you will also be hassled by “come see my shop” offers, Anjuna would not be top of my visit list, but really has to be experienced, once at least. In recent years Saturday night markets have started, these are located at Apora and on the road to Siolim (Ingo’s), both in North Goa, they are held in the cool of the evening, so they are much more comfortable to visit, with a large range of colourful stalls, fast food, bars, and live music, they are very popular, the best time to get there is just as the sun goes down and before the crowds arrive after dinner from their hotels. Panaji has a very good covered market, this has every type of goods but is not to busy, ideal if you want to look around without to much hassle, Goa is famous for fish so has many Fish Markets the covered market in Calangute is very good, just hold your breath and venture in, a wide range of fish is on offer as well as some vegetables and spices,  the best fish market can be found in the village of Betim (opposite Panaji) this is the landing place for boats fresh from the Arabian Sea, get there early for the best fish and atmosphere…this is a real fish market and should not be missed.