A trip to Goa involves not just the customary beach and cafe-hopping experience, but also shopping for souvenirs of your visit. One place that probably hadn't crossed your mind, but is well worth it, is the beach.
The shopping experience along Goa’s coastal belt is an interesting kaleidoscope of everything cool, where exploring the stalls can get you fascinating stuff which you will rarely find anywhere else in the state.
After spending a lazy afternoon on the sands of Goa's beaches, we found that beach shopping is the next best thing for a shopaholic.
Amid the jungle of clothes, home décor, beachwear and little trinkets, you will definitely find something memorable to take back home from your Goa trip.
Anyone who's been to Goa's beaches will know that long before you reach the actual beach, you will have to cruise through dozens of stalls lining the street, selling pretty beachwear, ranging from bright bikinis to stylish shrugs, sarongs and kaftans.
Most times, you can even find cute crocheted bikini tops, colourful bikinis with geometric patterns and neon colours that look like they've come straight from Thailand.
The shopping experience along Goa’s coastal belt is an interesting kaleidoscope of everything cool, where exploring the stalls can get you fascinating stuff which you will rarely find anywhere else in the state.
Prices of these vary, depending on the fabric and style. A basic neon one would set you back around Rs 850.
So, if you're looking to sport a hippie vibe, grabbing a cute beach outfit would definitely do the job.
Moving on, if you fancy masks and macramé dreamcatchers, you’re in the right place. You can get your hands on macramé dreamcatchers made in every form, from keychains to wall-hangings, various patterns and colours.
Besides macramé dreamcatchers, you can find tribal masks, gypsy headgear, bamboo sling bags and more in the beach shopping zone.
This one is for those who love accessorising their outfits. Along the beach belt, you can get quite a selection of costume jewellery for casual wear, ranging from seashell anklets to macramé jewellery to glass bead necklaces.
Simple single string beaded necklaces can be picked from Rs 100 onward.
When it comes to anklets, shoppers can choose from beaded, oxidised and seashell anklets, priced around Rs 250.
Along the beach belt, you can get quite a selection of costume jewellery for casual wear, ranging from seashell anklets to macramé jewellery to glass bead necklaces.
Want something from Goa to take for friends back home?
The ‘I love Goa’ T-shirts are the most common souvenirs since they literally scream that you have visited the state! That apart, you can check out some lovely fridge magnets and pretty mugs that either have a Mario Miranda cartoon or a simple Goa illustration.
While Goa's beaches are amazing places to chill out, they're also awesome places to do pick up a souvenir of your visit to Goa.
