Where the hippie trail ends — flea markets, trance parties, and Chapora Fort sunsets
Anjuna flea market scams vs Vagator authenticity
Anjuna scores 8+ out of 10 in these months — if you must go, this is when:
Red cliff beaches, Chapora Fort sunsets, and Goa's cooler nightlife scene
Anjuna Flea Market is 90% factory-made junk sold as 'local handicraft' at tourist markup. Vagator next door has the same beaches, better cliffs, and Chapora Fort without the market hustle.
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