4 Best Places to Shop in Goa, India

Held on Fridays, this seasonal flea market at HillTop near Vagator Beach is a large, open-air party with DJs and live bands adding a great atmosphere to the score of stalls offering clothing, craftwork, souvenirs, and tantalizing food. Don't bother testing your bargaining skills here; haggling is unwelcome, and if you do, you might be told to take it for free—though they're clearly not serious. The entry fee is ₹100 per person. Ask the locals or check the bazaar's Instagram page for opening dates.

Come here for high-end Indian designers. Expect clothes in bright colors made from cotton and silk, plus all manner of resort wear.

Goa is famous for its cashew crop, and this store has an excellent selection of cashew nuts. There are exotic varieties such as Pudina Lime, Hot Masala, and Szechuan—sample a couple before buying. You will also find a great selection of Goan curry pastes, powders, and spice mixtures.

This is the store for azulejos, a traditional Portuguese style of hand-painted tiles and ceramics. In addition to a selection of tiles, frames, and other ceramics, Velha Goa Galleria has the rights to sell the reproduced ceramic artwork of Goa's own celebrated cartoonist Mario Miranda. It's a fantastic spot for souvenirs and gifts.