Anjuna Holidays

Once a key stop on the Sixties' hippie trail, Anjuna has evolved with the times. The free-spirit vibe's alive and well, but it's now just as likely to attract the well-heeled as the barefoot. Whitewashed churches, electronic music parties and a two-kilometre sandy beach make it a popular spot.

Anjuna Beach balances a lively lifestyle with laidback lounging. It stretches from the northernmost cliffs of the village, right down to the renowned flea market in the south, so there's plenty of space to find the scene that suits you. From quiet corners to cocktail bars, this place wins big.

Anjuna's weekly flea market attracts travellers from across Goa. Formerly a hangout for yogis, it's now a mashup of eclectic stalls selling clothes, jewellery, crafts and much more. Swing by early morning or late afternoon, when it's quiet enough to chill with a cup of chai.

Spirituality's still big here, so you'll find soothing yoga classes and therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments around every corner. There are treats to satisfy culture vultures, too. Chapora Fort has been wrestled over for centuries and still stands proud just a 30-minute walk from town. It also boasts beautiful views of the Arabian Sea.