Food Scene
Gunpowder
No. 6 Anjuna Mapusa RdGood ambience, great vibes, great food
Goan Spice
1257 Calangute - Anjuna RdGreat fish / prawns thali. One of my personal favorites
Vinayak Family Restaurant
Extremely popular for its fish thali
Amazing Street truck food at reasonable prices, if you are fond of all sorts of meat
6 locals recommend
Noronha's Corner
Major District Road 10Amazing Street truck food at reasonable prices, if you are fond of all sorts of meat
Amazing sandwiches and desserts, at very reasonable prices. Located right on the famous Parra coconut tree road.
Borahae Bakes cafe
roadAmazing sandwiches and desserts, at very reasonable prices. Located right on the famous Parra coconut tree road.
Sirsat No. 1 Rass Omelette
One of the best Ros omelette (with poi) around this area
Kefi Cafe and Bistro
Anjuna Mapusa RoadGood food & ambience
Party
Famous pub nearby. Make sure you go on an event night. Slightly pricey
130 locals recommend
Soro - The village pub
Famous pub nearby. Make sure you go on an event night. Slightly pricey
The Floral High
Check this place out, especially during live music nights
The Patio at Pizza Delizia
Great food. Great vibes. Check for latin nights if you're one to dance
Sightseeing & Adventure
Beautiful coconut tree road. Great for photoshoots. Extremely popular since the movie release - Dear Zindagi (cycle scene)
Saint Annes Church Road
Saint Annes Church RoadBeautiful coconut tree road. Great for photoshoots. Extremely popular since the movie release - Dear Zindagi (cycle scene)
For a completely offbeat & nostalgic view of Goa, try the rental cycles. The company also offers cycling tours and various other packages
Cycling Zens ASSAGAO - Rent a bicycle & Ebike
For a completely offbeat & nostalgic view of Goa, try the rental cycles. The company also offers cycling tours and various other packages
For your waterbound adventure needs, this company offers a variety of packages. Slightly expensive, but very professional & reliable. May not have all packages available during monsoon due to rough weather
Atlantis Watersports - Scuba Diving In Goa - Dudhsagar Waterfall Trip In Goa
Calangute - Arpora RoadFor your waterbound adventure needs, this company offers a variety of packages. Slightly expensive, but very professional & reliable. May not have all packages available during monsoon due to rough weather
Shopping
For your absolute local Goan shopping scene. You can get everything from home made products to dry fruits to fresh meat....in one big open market place
53 locals recommend
Mapusa Municipal Market
For your absolute local Goan shopping scene. You can get everything from home made products to dry fruits to fresh meat....in one big open market place
One of the closest large supermarkets. Stocks everything from exotic food items to liquor
20 locals recommend
Las Viegas Super Market
One of the closest large supermarkets. Stocks everything from exotic food items to liquor
Traveler advice
Getting around
Traveling
If you have a personal vehicle, then you are all set. Else, need to ensure vehicles are rented at the airport or Mapusa bus stand so that you are not left stranded anywhere. Petrol pumps are few within the city.....refill if you ever see one. Shop owners do stock bottled petrol almost everywhere...but it will be priced higher.
Please try the GoaMiles app in case stranded. They provide service similar to Uber. However, frequency can be limited at times
Don't miss
Museums
Goa has some of the best private and government museums. Please research and try the ones you like. My personal favorites are the Indian Customs & Central Excise Museum (Panaji), All About Alcohol (Candolim) & Naval Aviation Museum (Vasco)