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Shopping in Goa |
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A visit to Goa remains incomplete unless you carry back a souvenir of your sojourn to this beautiful paradise. So, shopping in Goa should be a priority for every tourists. The excellent local handicrafts of Goa are easily available and can be the best souvenir for national or international tourists. The handicrafts, are in fact popular as gift items and souvenirs and include brassware, terracotta, shell work, crochet, carved furniture, bamboo work, paper machine etc. These are all available in the government emporium and also at shops and stalls near the popular tourist spots. Another item which is popular among tourists while shopping in Goa is a pack of the famed cashew nuts. The nuts are available in a wide variety of tastes ranging from plain, salted and masala. The prices are entirely dependent on quality and flavor.
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There are also many fascinating options in the lifestyle and fashion shops which have come up in recent times. Some of these shops are available in old Goan houses. These shops make the best selections in home styling and fashion. These items are easily available to the tourists and are quite cheap. You can also go round shopping in Goa in the traditional markets of Goan towns and villages. This will give you a fascinating experience. These markets reflects Goa's ethnic culture and provide a glimpse of the typical Goan way of doing business. Two such famous market areas are: Mapusa and Anjuna. The Friday market at Mapusa has a collection of everything from curios and old coins to dried fishes and spices.
The Wednesday market at Anjuna Beach is started by foreigners. This is an extremely lively spot where souvenirs, beachwear, trinkets and handicrafts are sold at bargain price. In addition to this, there are good in-house shops in most of the deluxe hotels and resorts. But in these shops the price range is usually higher. The charm of shopping in Goa, it is said lies in bargaining to your heart's content in markets and shops until you finally bring down the price.
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| Government Approved Hotels in Goa |
| Varma Beach Resort |
| The Majestic Hotel, Goa |
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| Heritage Hotels in Goa |
| Hotel Panjim Inn |
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| Things to do in Goa |
| Goa Cruises |
| Bird Watching in Goa |
| Snorkeling in Goa |
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| Cheap and Budget Hotels in Goa |
| Baja Do Sol Goa Beach Hotel |
| Woodlands Hotel |
| Paradise Village Hotel |
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