Anjuna
Goa Β· North Goa Β· 10m
Where the hippie trail ends β flea markets, trance parties, and Chapora Fort sunsets
Why Special
Anjuna is where Goa's counterculture was born. In the 1960s, hippies discovered this rocky beach and never left β the trance music scene, flea markets, and bohemian vibe all started here. The Wednesday Flea Market (now a bit commercial but still worth visiting) has been running since the 70s. Curlies and Shiva Valley are legendary party venues. Chapora Fort (made famous by Dil Chahta Hai) overlooks Vagator from the hilltop.
Before you decide
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Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good 4G in village. Patchy on beach.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Manipal Hospital Goa (20km). Clinics in Anjuna. (20 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: Anjuna Police Station
Getting There
Panaji 18km (35min). Mapusa 10km (20min).
Roads: Narrow village roads but paved.
Public transport: Buses from Mapusa. Taxis overpriced.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Anjuna-Mapusa road, 2km from beach
Stay: βΉ400β8,000/night
80+ options (hostel, guesthouse, boutique, beach hut)
Emergency: Usually rooms available. Peak season tight.
Helpline: 100
The stay decisions worth flagging in Anjuna.
Anjuna's stay scene has shifted in the last 5 years β the beach-front backpacker shacks are being priced out by Assagao-Anjuna villa rentals catering to the long-stay crowd (long-weekenders from Delhi/Mumbai, digital nomads, influencers). Mid-range hotels are fewer. For first-time visitors: hotel near the beach. For repeat/group visitors: villa in Assagao (5 min inland).
Villa rentals in Anjuna/Assagao run βΉ15-30k/night for 2-bedroom β what you get: private pool, kitchen, full privacy, no hotel staff. Surya Beach Anjuna gives you a mid-range hotel with pool and restaurant at βΉ5-7k. The delta buys you privacy and space for a group, not better beach access.
La Marama Villa (Anjuna)
2BHK private villa in the heart of Anjuna, featured in Elle Decor. White interiors, selected luxury furnishings, artisanal accents. Villa rental means no hotel service but complete privacy β kitchen, living room, pool. Rent the whole villa for a group of 4-6; the per-person rate beats any 5-star hotel.
Surya Beach Anjuna
4-star modern hotel, 10-minute walk to Anjuna beach, pool and restaurant on-site. Good for first-time Anjuna visitors who want hotel-service reliability rather than a villa rental. Consistently mid-tier rating.
No location pick here that's worth the flag. See alternatives below.
Assagao Boutique Villa (via StayVista / Airbnb)
Assagao (5 min inland from Anjuna) is Goa's hipster village β concept stores, cafes, designer villas nestled between coconut trees. Designer villa rentals here range βΉ20-50k per night for 3-4 BHK. The design detail is the pitch β original art, imported linen, selected book shelves. Not a hotel, a home you've borrowed.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ1,000Mid-range
βΉ3,400Luxury
βΉ8,700π‘ Budget hostels from βΉ400. Scooter rental essential β βΉ300-500/day.
Crowd Intelligence
Best days: Wednesday
Wednesday for the flea market. New Year parties are legendary but insanely crowded.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Multi-cuisine β Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Goan, healthy/vegan. Global backpacker food scene.
Artjuna is the best cafe. Curlies for sunset cocktails. German Bakery for breakfast.
How to Reach
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