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Goa - A Shopper's Paradise
The visit of tourist is incomplete unless they take back a souvenir from Goa. Shopping is the priority on the itinerary of every tourist, along with the sightseeing attractions. Like various fascinating places, shopping is also a captivating experience in Goa.

The two most famous market areas are Mapusa and Anjuna. The Friday Market at Mapusa, where stalls sell everything you need to stock up on your provisions, from curios and old coins to plants, vegetables, dried fish and spices. The Wednesday flea Market at Anjuna Beach started by and for foreigners exclusively, is an extremely active place where special souvenirs, fashionable beachwear, trinkets and traditional handicrafts are sold at good deals.

The local handicrafts of Goa are the most popular souvenir items and include brassware, terracotta, shell work, crochet, carved furniture, bamboo work, papier-mache, etc. These traditional Go handicrafts are available at the Government Emporia and also at stalls near popular tourist spots.

One cant go back from Goa without a pack of the famed cashew nuts. These are available practically everywhere. There are shops specialising in selling only cashewnuts. The nuts are available in a wide variety of tastes ranging from plain, salted and masala. The prices vary based on the quality and flavour.

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Designer clothes many of which are now being made in India are a popular shopping item with the tourists visiting Goa.

There are shops and boutiques selling fashion items from around the world, including leather goods at most popular tourist spots in the state.

There are a number of brand name outlets in Panaji and the Calangute beach area - including Nike, Levi's, Lacoste, Benetton, Lee and Reebok.