This beach which was earlier a small village came to lime light with its Trance parties and and the Hippies, who has merged the spiritual tradition of Eastern countries with the art, culture and music of the Western countries. Full moon parties which are also known as the Acid House Party and Wednesday flea market always convert this picturesque beach into the sea of humanity.

Anjuna beach is blessed with a pleasant climate through out the year but the ideal time to visit and enjoy the beauty of this excellent beach is from November to February. Every year during the Christmas and New Year, the village is inundated with tourist from all over the world with a dream to have a blast in these big parties.

Outside peak season, Anjuna turns into surprisingly simple and calm beach, ideal for lazying holidaymakers.

Things to do and see:

Each and every corner of Anjuna beach is dotted with some enchanted monuments of tourism value. This beach has some best hangout zones like the night clubs and pubs which makes it rave venue for whole night parties in Goa. Some of the marvelous tourist attraction of the beach are-

Albuquerque Mansion:

The magnificent and massive Albuquerque Mansion which was built in 1920 by Dr. Manuel Albuquerque, situated at a distance of 29 km from Karmali Railway station. This beautiful edifice was flanked by large octagonal towers and has an attractive Mangalore title roof.

Mascarenhas Mansion:

The splendid Mascarenhas Mansion which stands at the Anjana beach has classic balconies. There is a L-shaped seat which is made up of an expensive wood has been placed along the porch. This mansion is decorated with some of the finest stained glass floral etchings.

Chapora fort:

Situated at the periphery of the Anjana beach, the ruins of Chapora fort provides a fantastic view of the nearby Anjana and Vagator beach. The Chapora fort which was built in 1617 by Potugeese over a Muslim structure. Except some ruins, there remains nothing in this for which was deserted in 19 th century.

Wednesday flea market:

The Anjuna beach flea market which held on every Wednesdays is the best place for shopping as they offer ample of varieties in every stuff under the sky such as swim suits to water sports equipments to second hand bikes to cameras to handicrafts to junk jewelery to T-shirts to cassettes of loud music called 'Goa Trance' and various kinds of trinkets that can gift as souvenirs at a very reasonable price. Here you will get good mixture of Gujrati, Tibetan and Kashmiri handcrafts. And if you are good at bargaining, then it will be a paradise for you to shop here. Apart from shopping, Anjana beach has loads of restaurants and beach side cafes, where you can fulfill your appetite by gorging on delicious Goan dishes of prawn and pork Vindaloo and even on some European snacks.

The Acid House Party:

Anjuna beach is renowned across the globe for its full moon trance parties held mostly for and by the young tourists. Every year innumerable tourist folks throng here at the time of Christmas and New year to attend this kind of merry making which goes on whole night beside the fire. These parties comes alive with the noisy loud music known as the “trance music” of London.

Photography:

Goa's Anjana beach is a picture perfect land where you will find people clicking photographs with the fake sadhus and fake snake charmers as a remembrance of Goa's rip.

Elephant ride:

An elephant ride is also a major attraction at this excellent beach. It is like an icing on the cake.

Goa is known history dates back to the 3rd century BC, when it was a component of the Maurya Empire, ruled by the Buddhist emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was later ruled by the Satavahanas of Kolhapur, around 2000 years ago, was passed at the Chalukya dynasty, who controlled between 580 to 750. Over the subsequent couple of centuries Goa was ruled by the SILHE, the Kadambas and the Chalukyas of Kalyani, rulers of Deccan India.

Goa Tours and Goa Tourism

Tourism is generally focused on the coast of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. In 2004 there were more than 2 million tourists reported to have visited Goa, 400,000 of which were abroad.

Goa has two main tourist seasons: winter and summer. In the winter, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the splendid climate and goa beaches. In the summer (which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays.

Goa state situated on the west coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is better known worldwide as the former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. With the Portuguese rule for over 450 years and as a result of the influence of Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different outlook on foreign visitors than any other part of the country. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches and temples. The Cathedral of Bom Jesus is another famous attraction in Goa. Fort Aguada is also a major tourist attraction. Recently, a wax museum on Indian history, culture and heritage has also opened in Old Goa.

Goa Beaches

The only reason to visit Goa is Goa beaches. About 125 miles from the coastline is dotted with beaches. These beaches are divided into North Goa and South Goa beaches. The farther north or south you go the more isolated beaches get. However, if you are looking for people, then visit some of the most popular beaches in Goa such as Baga Beach and Anjuna Beach. These beaches are lined with shacks offering fresh seafood and drinks. Some huts of special events to attract more customers.

So, at the end you can say Goa is a Best Travel Destination in India.