About Mapusa
Mapusa's mainly fame for its Friday market where people from all over Goa come to buy and sell their wares. It is otherwise a small town forming the hub of north Goa. Mapusa lies 13kms from Panaji, and has an even blend of residential and commercial establishments and gardens. The city has a blend of residential and commercial establishements and gardens, Mapusa has only a limited number of hotels and accommodation because it is a mainly commercial town catering to the locals and has a large resident population. The localities called Mapusa as Mapsa.

Major Tourist Attractions of Mapusa

Calangute Baga

Anjuna Arambol

Shopping
Mapusa's famous Friday market beckons vendors and tourists alike with its rustic charm. Fridays usher in a festive atmosphere in this quaint town as villagers assemble from nearby localities with their produce.

The famous traditional spirits of Goa such as toddi and feni are perennial favorites among locals and tourists. Shopping in Mapusa would be incomplete without a visit to the renowned Wednesday flea market of Anjuna beach.

Climate of Mapusa
Clothing - While packing your apparels do keep in mind that Mapusa is home to Goa's famous beaches such as Calagunte and Anjuna. And that translates to plenty of sun and sand. Do bring along lots of beachwear and colorful sarongs for a day in the sun.

Summer - Typical of most the regions of Goa, the summer weather in Mapusa does not witness any extremities in temperatures. The heat is very much bearable and the occasional breeze from the seas provides succour to the residents. The south-west monsoon arrives in June and the monsoon weather lasts till September.

Winter - The winter months bring in a pleasant climate and this is the peak tourist season. Temperatures hover in the range of 21C to 32C during this period.

How To Reach Mapusa
Roads - Other than to shop, one may want to visit Mapusa to arrange onward transport. All buses between Goa and Maharashtra pass through, so one doesn't need to travel to Panjim to book a ticket to Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Mangalore.