About
the Beach

Anjuna
beach is situated 18 kms away from Panaji, adjacent to the Chapora fort. It
was discovered by the hippies in 1950's - 1960's. The swaying coconut palms
and the soft white sand add to the holiday mood on the shore of the Arabian
Sea. The hippy hang out of the sixties is still a major draw. Anjuna is just
the right place for lazing holidaymakers. Besides the calm waters of the
Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore. While browsing in the area
have a day trip to the fa With its fluorescent painted palm trees and full
moon parties, Anjuna Beach, 8-km west of Mapusa, is one of the most popular
beaches of Goa. mous flea market of Anjuna. Most people's reasons for coming
to Anjuna are the same as they were in the 1970s: dancing and lying on the
beach slurping tropical fruit.The main attractions of Anjuna Beach are the
magnificent Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920 (flanked by octagonal towers
and an attractive Mangalore tile-roof), the Mascarenhas Mansion, and the
Chapora Fort.
Major
Tourist Attractions of Anjuna Beach
The Acid House Party
Wednesday Flea market
Climate
of Anjuna Beach
December and January might require light woolens, but April and May are
warm. The period from June to October brings heavy rain, almost up to 320
cm. The temperature during the summers ranges from 24°C to 32.7°C
and during the winters it ranges from 21.3°C to 32.2°C. Because of
its pleasant climate, Anjuna can be visited at any time of the year.
How To Reach Anjuna Beach
Road - There are buses every hour to Anjuna from Mapusa (8
km). There are frequent local buses to Panaji, which is just 18 km away.
northern beaches.
Air - The nearest airport is at
Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 47 km from Anjuna.
Rail - The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km
away from Panaji and 29 km from Anjuna.