Anjuna Beach is one of Goa's most popular beaches. It is located north of Baga and Calangute beaches, and close to the South of Vagator and Chapora. The nearest town is Mapusa, a few kilometers to the east. 

Geting Around

You can hire yourself some transport or use the public transport. Taxis, motorbike-taxis and auto-rickshaws are always available near the main cross roads (Starco Junction) and it's best to negotiate the price before you get in , like other destinations in India.       

Attractions in Anjuna Beach         

Anjuna is just the right place for lazing holiday goers. Besides the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore, Anjuna comes live with its ever-famous full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market to take one on to a trance trip.

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. 

How to reach Anjuna beach

The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 47 km from Anjuna. The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji and 29 km from Anjuna. There are buses every hour to Anjuna from Mapusa (8 km).

For tourists arriving from Mumbai, Mapusa is the jumping-off point for the northern beaches. There are frequent local buses to Panaji, which is just 18 km away. One can also hire a motorcycle or a taxi from Mapusa to reach Anjuna.

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