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Gooorooo

2011-01-05 13:48:39

I am getting excited as it's less than a month away to our trip so no doubt will bombard you with questions!

We are staying in the Silver Sands in Candolim. We arrive on a Thursday and are there for ten whole days, flying out on the 11th day which is a Sunday.

Can anyone tell me what markets there are in Goa please? I would like to go to one day time one and one night time one so any thoughts on which are the most interesting and which day they are held on would be much appreciated. Thanks!

tammie52

2011-01-05 14:01:07

Re: Markets

try the saturday night market. i loved it.

Gooorooo

2011-01-05 14:03:51

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Where is that Tammie?

tammie52

2011-01-05 14:54:56

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do you know i cant remember i think its up near baga any taxi driver will take you, just say take me to the night market, another one is anjuna market its on a wed but be warned it gets packed so go early morning .

Gooorooo

2011-01-05 15:26:34

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Brilliant - thanks! :tup

tammie52

2011-01-05 15:50:41

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no problem

enjoy your trip. wish it was me goin back again. have to wait till nov now as hubbie just had a hip replacement and they wont let us fly for 12 weeks , but sure it will come round soon enuff

lassigirl

2011-01-05 16:06:07

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The daytime flea market at Anjuna, on Wednesdays is worth a visit. I have heard that The Saturday Nite Market, formaly Ingos, in Arpora is now up and running. IMHO the atmosphere, food choice, and entertainment is better than Makies the other one .
For a local market, the biggest is in Mapusa, every day, but busiest on Fridays.

xx lassi

musonick

2011-01-05 17:46:37

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[quotI have heard that The Saturday Nite Market, formaly Ingos, in Arpora is now up and running.e]

lassiegirl, i thought the arpora market was makies :que

i was there last april and told by my taxi driver that ingos was not open at the time. since then it seems ingo has been selling pitches for a 'new' market at an 'undisclosed' location :think

it could be my mistake though...after a few honeybee's....if not i shall find a new taxi driver when i arrive next thursday :cheers

spike

2011-01-05 22:56:12

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haymans - My opinion is to visit Mackies Saturday night market (seeing that it's your 1st time) It is just like Ingos but on a smaller scale. It is situated at the other side of the Marina Dourhada hotel. All taxi drivers know it. There you will find a selection of market stalls selling everything from spices to belts,bags,statues,clothing etc.. There are also some very good food stalls with a good choice from Indian snacks, Tandoori, to hot beef and mustard sandwiches. You will also find a main drinks bar which is well stocked and not over priced. The main stage area has live bands on, ranging from Rock to Indie and Indian. Performers are normally sword swallowers,juggling,fire eaters,strong man etc.. There is plenty of seating and tables at this place, and also very well kept toilets. Very easy also to locate your waiting taxi nearby - a good night not to be missed !! Get there for 7pm until winding down time, about midnight.
Anjuna on Wednesdays is an experience to see the massive outlay of the place - get there as early as possible to avoid the heat of the day ! Goods to buy are what you will get at Mackies (time to start haggling !!)

del949

2011-01-06 14:19:30

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Gooroo, looks like we will be there at the same time.
We arrive Feb 2nd.
There appears to be a few HTers at the Silver sands during this time.
AJ will point us out if you ask for Derrick and Evelyn.

Gooorooo

2011-01-06 14:38:14

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Just so I don't confuse folk - I've changed my name from haymans to Goooroo

Seems the Silver Sands is v popular Del!

Thanks for the markets advice spike

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