Mapusa Market

Friday is the day to visit Goa's biggest market in the Northern town of Mapusa. A full day of colours, noise and exotic smells; you can buy anything from a needle to a pig.

Friday Mapusa Market

The small town of Mapusa lies in northern Goa and is one of the main market centres in the state, serving both inland farmers and the villagers of the coast.

The market is at its bustling best every Friday morning when it draws large crowds of Goans as well tourists. Goans come from all over the state to do their weekly shopping here.

Although it's not much different from any other regional market, it's an excellent example of a typical busy Goan bazar. The market opens early morning around 8 am and the business is in full swing throughout the day until the closure at around 6 pm in the evening.

There are vendors selling everything from fresh fruit, vegetables to fish, earthen cooking pots to the latest plastic utensils.