A guide to shopping in Goa, India

Shopping in Goa can be a wonderful experience and a guide to shopping in Goa, India will provide you with an up-close look at the how to find and purchase the best gifts at the lowest prices. You are just short of being in paradise when in Goa and it would be a real shame if you didn't take advantage of all the great shopping!

Expertly made handicrafts produced locally are at the top of the list when compiling a guide to shopping in Goa, India and are without a doubt the most sought after and the most popular gift items for visitors. Typical market and souvenir items include terracotta, brassware, ornate shell-work, crochet work, bamboo and above all hand-carved furniture.

Goa has something for everyone and caters to every possible budget. Visitors can shop for cheap trinkets or expensive handicrafts and furniture. There is even the option of window shopping for those who do not want to spend at all! Just having the experience of visiting and window shopping in the traditional markets of the Goan towns and villages is worth the trip alone as the local markets in Goa provide a rare glimpse at the culture of everyday living.

Two of the most famous such market areas in Goa are Mapusa and Anjuna and are not to missed when shopping in Goa, India. The market at Mapusa is open on Friday's and visitors can find everything from antique replicas to old coins and local spices. Meanwhile the market at Anjuna Beach is open on Wednesdays and is specifically geared to foreigners. Here you will find souvenirs of all types, trinkets and handicrafts and even beachwear - all sold at discount prices.
Goa is also well known for its local wine (called "Fenny") and you'll surely want to pick up a bottle or two to take back home. Other popular shopping items in Goa, India include silk sarongs and cotton beachwear, embroidered handmade bags and handicrafts made of beads.

Another item which is on the list of every guide to shopping in Goa, India is a bag of cashew nuts! This is a staple item in Goa and is usually purchased by the kilogram by visitors. Cashew nuts are available in stores and on street-corners. Shopping in Goa, India is an experience of both sights and sounds and you are sure to find memorable experiences and bargains at Anjuna and Mapusa. India really is a country rich in culture and style and it is a wonderful country for shopping in.

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing India holiday rentals and Goa vacation Rentals.