ANJUNA BEACH
Further north is Anjuna, the one-time hippie capital of
India. It is accessible by bus from Mapusa (20 minutes).
From Panjim, driving to Anjuna takes about 40 minutes.
Anjuna is approachable from its main beach, or via the venue
of the famous Wednesday flea-market further south.
A western idea transplanted to tropical climes, the
flea-market comes to life in the fair-weather tourist
season. In the adjoining villages of Arpora-Baga are the
rather interesting Saturday night markets. The book Goa
Freaks by Cleo Odzer gives an insight into Anjuna's hippy
days. Last Hippy Standing is a documentary film with
considerable footage of this region.
Earlier, raves and all-night parties used to happen around
the full-moon nights during the winter months. Now, these
seem more commercialised and geared to the tourist season,
official statements against the*same notwithstanding.
Popular places where the crowd goes for entertainment
include the Shore Bar, Guru Bar and Loodas.
