The Anjuna “flea market” traces its origin to the Hippie Revolution of the 60’s. Young Westerners just threw off Victorian customs and dress and landed in Anjuna-Calangute Belt with their haversacks. Hippies who were running out of money would sell off their personal effects…….everything ranging from “foreign” guitars, electronic equipment to jewelry and jeans to anyone interested. Thus began the infamous ‘flea’ market at Anjuna.
Today this beachside market still attracts tourists, but the sellers are mostly from Kashmir, Tibet, Gujarat, Rajasthan, or Karnataka selling handicrafts, brassware, semi-precious stones, clothes, fancy knives, hammocks, and bedspreads. A few Goan stalls sell music CD’s, foodstuffs. A number of foreigners are also among the sellers vending Italian Pizzas, German pastries or Israeli or Russian cuisine. A few may also vend their belongings. Attire for the beach market is essentially beachwear & skimpy. To avoid the roadside traffic jams, John takes you to Anjuna Flea Market by boat adding ample thrill to the trip. The boat ride begins from Baga beach and circles the cape of Anjuna hillock to reach you straight to Anjuna Beach where the market is located. Chilled beers are provided on the boat.
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