TIPS FOR VISITORS

• Do not keep your valuables unattended during your stay at the beaches
• Do not indulge in drug offences, as these are punishable under the law
• Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden and punishable under the law
• Follow police traffic rules strictly. Keep your valid documents: driving licence, passport, etc in your possession while driving. Traffic circulation is on the left
• Do not keep your money, passport in the custody of undesirable persons
• Exchange your money through authorised banks /money changers only and insist on a receipt
• Don’t purchase rail/air/bus tickets through strangers or unauthorised travel agents/tour operators but from authorised agencies/counters only
• Voltage in Goa is 220 volts AC 50 Cycles
• In case of any difficulty contact the nearest Tourist Bureau or Police Station for help
• Tourist police are situated at strategic points. Tourists are advised to contact them for any assistance required during the visit
• Smoking and spitting not allowed in public places
• Goa is a plastic free zone and any use of plastic bags etc is discouraged
• Observe local traditions and customs while visiting religious places

While on the Beach

•  The sea is quite rough at times with dangerous undercurrents especially during the rainy season
• The underground sea-floor level may not be even
• Do not venture into deep waters because in an emergency rescue becomes difficult
• Do consult the lifeguard on the beach before venturing into the water

Important Telephone Numbers

Goa Shopping

The Tibetan Market is the best place for silver, but if its 22 caret gold that you want, visit the gold shops within Mapusa market.  At the front of the market are a number of material shops – if you need to choose something for that special outfit.   You can get a bus to Mapusa from the top of the beach road at Calangute.  When you complete shopping at Mapusa market, you must take a coffee break at “The Golden Oven” cake shop, across the road from the market – the cakes are to die for!

There is a Wednesday market at Anjuna, with loads of stalls selling anything from Motorbikes to beach wear to Jewelley to Goa trance Cds.  Prices are 300 times higher than retail price. You will need to haggle for everything – including bottled water.

Ingo’s night  market in Arpora is something that should not be missed.  It is on a Saturday night and is a good night out, with live bands, beer garden and international cuisine.

Mackies night market is also held on a Saturday.  You need to go early evening, as the traffic builds up and parking can be extremely difficult.

Night Clubs

Tito’s
The most famous, talked about, written about place in Goa. Located on the Baga Beach, this place is more like a hangout for everyone and anybody in Goa. Besides a reasonable disco playing mostly funky and trance music, it has speciality restaurants stretching up to the beach.

Mambo’s
On the Baga road.  Another hot spot where everyone jams up looking for party action.

Club Cubana

Great location on top of the Arpora Hills. Charges entrance fees of Rs. 0-299/- for ladies and Rs. 399/- for men, but then gives unlimited drinks.

Places to Eat in North Goa

Souza' Lobo
Calangute Beach
In existence for the past 65 years, this restaurant has earned its reputation on good food, good service & location. However, lately its been reported to have lost its quality of food. Still it's worth visiting at least once during your stay.

Plantain Leaf

(Near Petrol Pump) Almita-III, Calangute, Bardez, Goa, India
+91 832 276861

The restaurant serves vegetarian Indian and Chinese cuisine for all meals. Take-away and home delivery within city limits is available. Alcoholic beverages are served.

Alexandra’s
Beach Road, Candolim
This restaurant is located on the Candolim Beach Road and serves mean Goan dishes - very popular with the locals and the tourists. Its prices are also very reasonable.

Infantaria
Umta Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa, India  +91 832 277421
Situated in Calangute near the football field.  Open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, the restaurant serves Chinese and Indian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take-away meals are available.  It is popular for its good snacks i.e. patties, croquettes, chutney sandwiches.

Beach Huts
Mandrem is good to stay, if you fancy a night away from your hotel.   It’s only 30 minutes north of Calangute and a world away.  There are a couple of places to stay including Dunes and River Cat Villa.

Palolem is still one of the best places in Goa to relax and chill out, with lazy days and most shacks build bonfires and set tables around for the evening meals. Hut accommodation is now quite varied, ranging from 200rps to 1800rps per night. Quite expensive by hotel rates but for 1800 you do get windows, A/C and really nice decor. All have electricity with a toilet and shower block provided.

Cafe del Mar Huts Palolem

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