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Anjuna is a small village in North of Goa and Anjuna Beach is located about 18 km away from Panaji the capital of Goa. Popularly know as the Freak capital of the World, Anjuna Beach in Goa is one of the most crowded beaches of Goa. Goa Anjuna beIt claimed popularity for its Trance Parties and the Hippies who tried to synthesize the spiritual traditions of the East and the art, ideas and the music of the West. Sometime in the late 1950s to mid-1960s, the area was "discovered" by a group of travelers, including "Eight Finger Eddie," and a small international psychedelic scene began to meet there to party during the dry season. Ever since then, Anjuna beach Goa has become just the right place for lazing holidaymakers.

Sightseeing at Anjuna -

Mascarenhas Mansion : Mascarenhas Mansion located near the Anjuna Beach is a proud monument with rich and classic balconies. The L-shaped seat along the length of the porch is of expensive wood. It has some of the finest stained glass floral etchings.

Wednesday Flea Market : Wednesday Flea Market Every Wednesday, at around 11 a.m., Anjuna breaks into a riot of colours. Tourists in large number starts pouring into the beach for their best buys. You can find every thing of your choice, from a used paperback to a haircut. The flea market at Anjuna is a heaven for hardcore shoppers and good bargainers, to bid on wonderful blends of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, European snacks, cassettes of a noisy brand of music called 'Goa Trance', artificial ornaments carvings and T-shirts. And, if you are interested in an elephant ride then you can try it out here.

The Acid House Party : Anjuna is also known for its full-moon (acid house) parties. Held for and by young tourists, these parties attracts thousands of tourists from all around. The trance party with dance, frolic, and merriment goes all night besides the fire.

Anjuna Beach - Excursions : Close to the Anjuna are the Chapora Fort and the Albuquerque Mansion. To the east is a mountain. Visiting them are worthwhile.

Reaching Anjuna :

Air : The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 47 km from Anjuna. Rail : The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji and 29 km from Anjuna. Road : There are buses every hour to Anjuna from Mapusa . For tourists arriving from Mumbai, Mapusa is the jumping-off point for the northern beaches.