Is Anjuna good for solo travel?
North Goa's long-running party beach with a famous Wednesday flea market, trance parties and beach shacks. Fun and social, but crowded, noisy and pricey in peak season.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Solo women | Common for solo women, but harassment, spiked drinks and sexual assaults occur. Watch drinks, avoid dark paths alone and use trusted taxis late. |
How to meet people in Anjuna
Social hostels, the Wednesday flea market, yoga and surf classes, beach parties and cafés with remote workers; groups form quickly in season.
Good things to do alone
- Browse the Anjuna Wednesday flea market
- Watch sunset from Curlies or Anjuna Beach
- Take a yoga or surf class
- Cycle or scooter to Chapora Fort
- Visit Vagator and Ozran beach
Where to stay in Anjuna
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Anjuna Beach and village | Cafés, flea market and parties close to the sand |
| Vagator side | Cliffs, clubs and longer stays nearby |
| Assagao | Quieter villas, cafés and long-stay expats inland |
Solo travel across India
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Dharamshala | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Goa | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Mumbai | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Jaipur | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Varanasi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bangalore | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Udaipur | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Kochi | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Kolkata | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Hyderabad | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Manali | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Leh | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Pondicherry | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Varkala | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Hampi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Amritsar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Jodhpur | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Pushkar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Palolem | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Anjuna | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Darjeeling | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Munnar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alleppey | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Andaman Islands | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Shimla | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Delhi | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Agra | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Chennai | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Jaisalmer | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Anjuna good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). North Goa's long-running party beach with a famous Wednesday flea market, trance parties and beach shacks.
How do you meet people in Anjuna?
Social hostels, the Wednesday flea market, yoga and surf classes, beach parties and cafés with remote workers; groups form quickly in season. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Anjuna?
Widely spoken.
Is Anjuna safe for solo female travelers?
Common for solo women, but harassment, spiked drinks and sexual assaults occur. Watch drinks, avoid dark paths alone and use trusted taxis late.
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Sources
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