Anjuna Flea Market is also covered in our North Goa guide, which is the main page for it: Anjuna Flea Market in the North Goa guide.
The short answer
Anjuna Flea Market: what visitors should know first
Go on a Wednesday, early in the afternoon, to browse. It is crowded and hot, so keep your visit short and bargain politely. Consider a companion and a rest stop.
History and context
The story behind Anjuna Flea Market
A local newspaper article describes the market as having started in the late 1960s or early 1970s, when travellers traded foreign goods, and growing into a large tourist market. Other sources give different dates.
Useful facts
Anjuna Flea Market facts at a glance
- Location
- Near Anjuna Beach
- Experience type
- Weekly market
- Known for
- Clothes, jewellery, leather, spices and souvenirs
- Time or schedule
- Wednesdays, midday to evening (check locally)
- Good for
- Gifts, browsing, people-watching
Why it matters
Why Anjuna Flea Market is worth your time
The flea market began as a place where travellers traded goods during the hippie era. It has since become an organised weekly market that draws large numbers of tourists, with arrangements that have changed over the years.
It is one of Anjuna's best links to its past, and a useful place to see how the village has adapted to visitors.
It also supports many small traders, so buying directly from stalls helps local and visiting craftspeople, though quality varies and not everything is handmade.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Bargaining
Prices are negotiable at most stalls.
- 02
Crafts and clothing
Clothes, jewellery and leather are the main goods.
- 03
Hippie history
The market grew from early traveller trading.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Arrive at around midday or early afternoon, when stalls are set up and before the biggest crowd. Walk the whole market once without buying, then return to the stalls you liked.
Bargain politely and start well below the first price. Clothing, jewellery and leather are the staples, and spices and souvenirs are common. Keep a hand on your bag and use a cross-body bag if you can.
Break the visit with a stop at a nearby café, such as The German Bakery. Leave when you are tired, because the heat and crowd build through the afternoon.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Go on a Wednesday and check hours
- Bargain politely
- Carry water and a hat
- Keep valuables secure
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Near Anjuna Beach, Anjuna village
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
- Best time
- Wednesday afternoon in season
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Uneven ground, heat and heavy crowds, with limited seating. Go early, take water and use a quieter stall or café as a rest stop.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee; stalls bargain. Check the current day and hours locally, as arrangements change.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Anjuna Flea Market
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Uneven ground, heat and heavy crowds, with limited seating. Go early, take water and use a quieter stall or café as a rest stop.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
When is the Anjuna flea market?
Sources say it is held on Wednesdays; check current days and hours.
Can I bargain?
Yes, at most stalls. Be polite and start low.
Is it suitable for seniors?
It is crowded and hot with uneven ground, so go early and keep it short.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
