Drink in Anjuna
Alcohol is cheaper all over Goa and is more freely available than most other places in the country, due to the relaxed taxes.
Beer is very common and is available from nearly all restaurants (German bakery is an exception) and many stores.
* Kingfisher is the most common beer in Anjuna. It is available in large and small bottles, a large bottle usually costs ₨ 50-70 in a restaurant.
Fosters from Australia is also fairly common.
King's, a pilsner specific to Goa, as opposed to Kingfisher which is an Indian lager.
Carlsberg and Budweiser are also quite popular and easilly available in and around Anjuna.
Good quality wine is not common in India and is generally not as good value as beer. Some restaurants especially the more expensive ones serve wine by the bottle or the glass. Bottles of wine can be purchased at Oxford Stores (just north of Starco Junction).
Although not as common as in the rest of the state, Fenny -- a locally distilled liquor -- is easily available in Anjuna. There are two varieties -- from the Cashew fruit and the Coconut fruit. The Cashew Fenny is a hit with the locals but will leave quite a taste and smell in the mouth.
Regular spirits like whiskey, rum, vodka etc. are readily available at fairly decent prices.
michele s cafe at la vie en rose, (left road before flea market and before Banyan soul), ☎ 0091 832 2274848 and 0091 9822388283. 9AM-6PM. The owner is a French lady. It is a French cafe, recently opened, known for his exquisite Quiches and Desserts. Plat du jour/ today special is also a plus like Chicken Normandie or Calamares Mediterranee. Open for breakfast with fresh fruit juices and delicious bacon mushroom omelets, the seat out is in the garden on the loan surrounded by flowers and trees. Also guest house with two specious rooms with attached bathroom and terrace and balcony. �
Florinda's Guest House, Anjuna Beach, ☎ 9890216520, . hours. A wonderful place to relax in Anjuna. Right on the beach at "Florinda's Guest House". Beautiful Rooms with attached Bath. And so lovely in the Garden. Friendly people.</sleep> ==Stay safe== === Corrupt police === Around Anjuna/Vagator you may have encounter some corrupted policemen (or pretending to be policemen) trying to scare you to get bakshish. From illegal drug possession to driving without helmet/license, they will try to charge you with almost everything, even threatening to hit you with a bamboo stick. Their catchphrase is "if you help me, I will help you" and they ask you to help them with ₨ 500 to ₨ 5000+. This kind of encounter is not very common, but you have to be aware it may happen almost anywhere (not inside restaurants, parties nor on the beach) === Robbery === There have been some cases of robbery in Anjuna, its best to not walk alone at night or to walk in out of the way places. Also keep your rooms locked there are thefts from rooms. === Traffic === Traffic can be heavy and chaotic in Anjuna especially on market day and in the peek season. Inexperience, drinking, drugs are issues to be aware of. Potholed roads, cows and dogs, speeding busses, lack of helmets, speed and inexperienced westerner motorbike riders are all hazards to contend with. Its perhaps not the best place to learn to ride here. It may be wise to know where medical help is available. === Mosquitoes === If you are a long stayer, a mosquito net is worth having. You can buy fancy ones at the markets or the German bakery. Oxford stores has ones for ₨ 450 and you can get them from the fabric shops near the Mapusa markey for ₨ 300 or bring one from home. === Scams === Beware of Gem scams. These people hang around Anjuna and the surrounding cities and become your friend for a few days. Then they ask if you want to do business with them for their jewelry export business, and offer you a large amount of money to transport jewelry in your name to whatever country you're from as to save them taxes and such. They say that you will spend no money but somewhere along the line you'll have to cough up what they want. Research online for more details, but if you feel doubtful then don't do business. + ==Get out== * Train: the nearest train station is Thivim a.k.a. Mapusa train station. As it is a dozen km far from Anjuna, you better go there by bus or taxi. * Sleeper Bus: almost all sleeper bus are departing from Mapusa. you have to book you ticket from a travel agency, and get to the company office half an hour before departure time. * Local bus: many buses to Mapusa during daytime. if you see one just wave your hand and it will stop for you (price is less than ₨ 10).Else you can wait at main crossing. * Taxi: you'll find bikes and tourist vehicles willing to get you where you want for a price near main crossing. they usually don't use meter so be sure to agree on a price before you get in. Else you can ask in the place you stay, or in the garage you rent your bike, they'll be happy to get a taxi for you, most of the time for a reasonable price. * Own vehicle: if you rented a 2-wheeler, you have to know that it's illegal to drive on the highway without a helmet. you'll probably be fined. With a small scooter, it's wise not to go further than Arrambol to the north, Mapusa inside land, and stop before the highway to panaji to the south. If you have a decent scooter or bigger bike and a helmet you can travel almost anywhere in goa, but drive carefully: dogs, goats, cows and even elephants are wandering on the roads which are someplace falling apart. you'll find many travel agencies in Anjuna where you can book plane, train or bus tickets, check schedule, confirm your flight, etc. one of the most reliable can be found on the post office street. - from main road, on the way to Mapusa, turn right between the 2 two speed breakers, then go straight and you'll see a change rates sign on the right side of the road, the agency is right there on the right side- by the way this agency has one of the best change rates in Anjuna. ==Sleep== La Casita Cottages: Road Opp. Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Shop ==Get out==
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