Anjuna market from Morjim: the Wednesday run across the river

How far is Anjuna market from Morjim?

The Anjuna Flea Market is about 15–17 km from Morjim by road, and the drive takes roughly 35–45 minutes. The distance looks shorter on a map, but Morjim sits on the northern bank of the Chapora river and Anjuna is south of it, so the road heads inland to cross at Siolim, then runs south past Vagator to Anjuna. Taxis and app cabs such as GoaMiles are the easiest option, because parking near the market fills up from late morning and a driver can drop you close to the entrance. A scooter gives more freedom but costs time hunting for a spot; wear a helmet and carry your licence.

The return is the part to organise in advance. On a busy Wednesday in peak season, cabs near the market are in demand in the afternoon, so agree a pickup time with your driver or check the app before you set off. Our guide to getting around North Goa compares transport options.

Which day is the Anjuna Flea Market on?

The Anjuna Flea Market is held on Wednesdays only, from roughly 9 AM until sunset. It runs through the dry season, from late October to early April, and does not operate in the monsoon. The first and last Wednesdays of the season can shift from year to year, so ask locally before you go in late October or early April. The market spreads across open ground near Anjuna beach, with long rows of stalls selling clothes, jewellery, textiles, handicrafts, spices and souvenirs, plus snack and drink stalls. There is little shade, the ground is uneven, and by early afternoon both the heat and the crowds build. Mornings are the best time to browse, and that shapes the whole plan for a Morjim day trip. Arrive not long after opening and you get cooler air, more space and stallholders who have only just laid out their goods.

A Wednesday timed from Morjim

This plan gets you to the market while it is cool and back across the river before the afternoon traffic.

1. 8:45 AM: leave Morjim after an early breakfast.
2. About 9:30 AM: arrive at Anjuna. Walk the whole market once before buying anything.
3. 9:30 AM–12:00 PM: go back for the pieces you liked and bargain then.
4. 12:00 PM: head north again via Siolim for a late lunch in the shade.
5. Afternoon: rest, then a swim between the lifeguard flags on Morjim.
6. Sunset: watch it over the Arabian Sea from the northern bank.

Want Chapora Fort on the same day? Go on the way there, not in the midday heat. Our guide to Chapora Fort from Morjim has the details.

No Wednesday on your trip? Markets by day of the week

Missing Wednesday does not mean missing North Goa's markets, because the big ones fall on different days.

On other days, Siolim village, which you pass on the way to Anjuna, is a slow look at old Goan houses and churches.

Bargaining, cash and what to carry

Bargaining at the Anjuna Flea Market is expected, but keep it friendly and decide what an item is worth to you before you start. Opening prices usually leave room to negotiate, and walking away politely is part of the process. Carry cash in small notes. Some stalls take UPI or cards, but many prefer cash, and mobile networks can be patchy in a dense crowd. Wear shoes you can walk in on uneven ground, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring water and a cloth bag, because you will walk more than you expect. Keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket or zipped bag, as in any crowded market. Ask before photographing stallholders or their goods. One more local rule: Goa bans drinking alcohol in open public places, including beaches, so keep any beers for a licensed cafe.

Stay near Anjuna, or in Morjim and make the trip?

Stay in Anjuna if you want the market on your doorstep and a busier, livelier scene the other six days. Stay in Morjim if you want quiet sand, calmer evenings and Ashwem and Mandrem close by, and are happy to spend 35–45 minutes on the road one morning a week. Our comparison of Morjim Beach and Anjuna Beach goes further. Back on Morjim after the market, the Marbela Beach Club is open until 10:00 PM with sunbeds, a pool and sunset DJ sets. To plan a stay that includes a Wednesday, check dates on the Marbela booking engine or call +91 91588 81185.