ATTRACTIONS AROUND ANJUNA

 

Chapora Fort


chapora fortRising above the wide Chapora River, the brilliant fort site has steep slopes on all sides. The Chapora fort follows the outline of higher slopes, stands above the whole upland area. At the top of the steep approach track, the main gate is small and unpretentious for such a large fort but narrow and deep. A natural valley to the beach protected by rocky promontories provides an excellent natural access to the sea.
 

Albuquerque Mansion


The majestic Albuquerque Mansion is a major attraction at the Anjuna village. The mansion was built in 1920 and it serves as a renowned landmark around Anjuna. Moreover, it is flanked by octagonal towers and an attractive Mangalore tile-roof.
 

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Mascarenhas Mansion


It has some of the most elegant looking balconies and the finest of stained glass floral etching. The L- shaped seats of the monument along the length of the porch is of expensive wood.

 

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Wednesday Flea Market


flea marketThis is a weekly sunrise to sunset market. This is one of the biggest tourist markets of Goa. Unspoilt, uncontrolled, Chaotic yet full of Character. Here one will find handicrafts and souvenirs from all over India. Traders and sellers come here from Kashmir, Karnataka and even as far from Tibet!
There are more than 3000 plus stalls selling rings and things, So get prepared to spend a few hours rubbing shoulders with tourists from all over the world congregated in one place, the beach front of Anjuna at Dando, St. Michael’s Vaddo.

 

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Shore Bar


The Shore Bar on Anjuna beach is sure to remain permanently etched on your memory cells forever. The beautiful setting and great ambience, which it offers due to its innovative design and creative structure, is an experience not to be missed. The bar resembles an open tent, which has been pegged on the open canvas of the Anjuna beach shores. The creative graphics which are displayed on the walls of the pub and the external extension for the open-air attendants is something rarely seen in the Goan pubs. Great relaxing atmosphere, mixed bag of nostalgic tunes, direct view of the setting reddish orange globe called sun and some lip smacking stuff served by the galley makes Shore bar an irresistible place.

 

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Curlies Beach Shack


curlies beach shackCurlies Beach Restaurant is (200 covers) situated on an elevated piece off-land adjacent to the water line ,along with its upper deck, gives one the feeling of being at sea, on the deck of a cruiser ,so you can gaze all day log at the water ,dreaming and being soothed by the sound of the waves of Anjuna Beach. .For the more active tourist there are water sports, paragliding, Beach ball, table games, pool  etc or just mingle with the very international crowd who are as we say same, same but different. .Tuesdays and Thursdays are party days. There is a Progressive trance  sounds belted out by a collection of International  well Known DJ’s is sure to keep you moving your body for a good 8 hours from 4pm to midnight in the open-air  enclosure danceria.,where the only heat you feel is within you.

 

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Ozran beach

 

Ozran beach close to Anjuna is the local name of little Ozran beachVagator beach. The Ozran beach is located a little after Anjuna beach and much before the large Vagator beach. Ozran beach is a favorite haunt of foreign tourists. Most Indian tourists do not notice this wonderful beach as one has to climb down a little hill to reach to this well hidden beach. The Ozran beach is actually concealed at the back a hill and the hillocks, which host the Chapora fort. The Ozran beach and the Chapora fort, was made more famous by young Bollywood director Farhan Akhtar in the Bollywood Hindi movie Dil Chahata Hai and hence today the Ozran Beach remains one of the most traversed and trekked area in Goa.

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anjuna beach
Anjuna Beach is popularly known as the freak capital of the world. It is one of the most popular beach in India.