No journey is complete until you take home some souvenirs to make your trip memorable. Therefore shopping is always a priority for every tourist. The wonderful handicrafts of Goa are a must buy for everybody. Brassware, terracotta, shell work, crochets, carved furniture, bamboo work, papier-mâché, etc make excellent souvenir and are available in Government Emporiums and also at shops and stalls near the popular tourist spots. Another item that is also very popularly sought out by many shoppers is a pack of famed cashews. Goa's cashew nuts are famous in India and abroad. There are a wide variety of cashews available for sale: plane, salted and roasted. Goa also have some famous market places, which are a must visit for all tourists.
Anjuna
Goa's famous Wednesday Market is a must go. With a nonstop trance soundtrack setting the scene, thousand stalls sell almost everything. This place offers a unique collection of handicrafts, beachwear, souvenirs and trinkets sold at bargained prices. People from all over the world are gathered here. It also has an outdoor restaurant, Mango Shade, where one can relax after a fulfilling shopping experience.
Mapusa
At this Friday market at Mapusa you get you get everything from dried fish and spices to curios and old coins.
Ingo'S Saturday Night Bazaar
Come weekends and along comes Ingo's Saturday night Bazaar, where most of the money goes in liquor and food. Here people with happy-go-lucky attitude cruise around dancing and have a merry time.
Casa Goa
It's a stylish boutique featuring designer wear by celebrated Goan designer Wendell Rodericks, as well as local artwork, silk drapes, and a variety of antiques.
Sangolda
Based in a 200-year-old Portuguese mansion, in this boutique you can shop for unusual home accessories and furniture from all over India. Here you can find Kerala's rattan loungers as well as Rajasthani chests, all under one roof. Apart from these, there are traditional markets located in the small towns and villages of Goa. These markets symbolize the ethnic culture and the cultural heritage of Goa. Get More Details about Shopping in Goa and Christmas festival in Goa.
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