Anjuna Flea Market

If you are looking for the largest souvenir and handicrafts market in South India, then you should head for the coastal village of Anjuna in north Goa. This is a large open air market spread right from the fringes of the Anjuna beach and moves inwards towards the vast agricultural fields. Anjuna Flea Market gets organized on every Wednesday with around 5000 + voluntary sellers who participate in this weekly fair. Originally started by the “hippies” of the ‘70’s generation, now the market caters mainly to the souvenir & handicrafts buying instincts of tourists & travelers. The Anjuna Flea Market is open from early sunrise to late sunset. One can start shopping as early as 8am in the morning and the market winds up a little after 6pm in the evening. Not to be missed shopping activity for all tourists.

Saturday Night Market

The original creator and pioneer who started out this night market was none other than Ingo. The German Guy, Ingo came to Goa and decided to set up the now famous Saturday Night Bazaar. Sometimes also called as Saturday Nite Bazaar or Saturday Nite Market or Ingo’s Market or Arpora Night Market. So he went up to an old Goan family with a big house and sprawling grounds in Arpora and got them to lease the land to him for the bazaar activity. The idea caught everyone’s attention and this Saturday night market has been the most successful multinational enterprise in Goa for the past 7 to 8 years. Presently it’s the landlord and Goan Mr. Clive who is successfully running the night market. On for about 3 months of the winter months, it brings an eclectic bunch of traders – from the ubiquitous Rajasthani and Kashmiri vendors of India to all hues of foreigners hawking stuff from handmade shoes (nice) to variegated trinkets. The market starts at 4pm and by 8pm the place gets pretty crowded and there is a nice beat going.

Aguada Fort

The Aguada fort in Aguada, Sinquerim Beach was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This Old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. Aguada Fort is a lovely place to spend some quality time in the midst of historic ruins. This fort is located very close to Shalom Dream Home and a short 5 minutes drive reaches you to this magnificent & historic fort. A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is how the fort got its name: Aguada = Water. Crews of passing ships would often visit to replenish their fresh water stores. Fort Aguada was the most prized and crucial fort of Portuguese. The fort is so large that it envelops the entire peninsula at the south western tip of Bardez. Built on the mouth of river Mandovi, it was strategically located and was the chief defense of Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas.

Fort Aguada light house

On the Aguada fort at Sinquerim stands a 4-storey Portuguese lighthouse, erected in 1864 and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Built in 1612, it was once the grandstand of 79 cannons, a moat around the fort also protected it. Located only at 5 minutes drive from Shalom Dream Home and within the precincts of the Aguada Fort.

Coco Beach in Nerul

Coco beach is also known as Nerul Beach. This beach is located in the fishing village of Nerul. Coco beach being positioned at the mouth of the Nerul River on the Mandovi Estuary, one can see the outline of Panjim city from the beach. Coco beach is the only beach in Goa where you can see a city on the horizon. Further down the estuary there the two small beaches of Quedevelim and the Reis Magos Church and Reis Magos Fort. When you are at Candolim, you can visit Coco Beach and Nerul fishing village, which are just 5km away from Shalom Dream Home. Here you can enjoy a drink and a bite at St. Francis Shack or just enjoy boat rides up the Mandovi River.

Butter’s Nightclub

Butter’s is the latest addition for crazy party lovers in this fun loving state of Goa.

Butter’s is a club situated in Candolim which is one of the most happening hot spots of Goa. The night club is a fashionable spot to meet up friends and dance all night long.

The Butter night club has Djs that rock the place with all kinds of music. This Candolim Nightclub has theme nights that magnetize huge crowds. A assortment of people also come here to get pleasure from the entertainment nights. The party really starts from 9pm onwards and continues to the wee hours of the morning. In Butters you will find a Lounge, a Pub and an indoor Night Club. The Night Club here consists of three levels. Butter has a TATA sky screens which show the latest music videos. Butters Nightclub is just at a walking distance of 10 minutes from Shalom Dream Home, Or just 2 minutes drive will take you to best party & entertainment zone of Butters.

Nerul River

Standing tall on top of the Nerul Bridge that connects all the interior villages to the coastal and tourist belt, one can not miss the beautiful white washed Candolim church which stands out majestically with its two spires jutting out in the village greenery. At a walking distance one can go boating, fishing or just do some excellent bird watching around Nerul River. This calm and serene river is constantly moving to enter into the Arabian Sea. One just has to stand on the Nerul Bridge to enjoy this lovely river passing below. Only 1 kms distance from Shalom Dream Home in Candolim.

Nerul Village

Nerul is one of the few coastal villages of Goa that is touched by the great Arabian Sea on one side and is kissed by the ever meandering and soothing Nerul River which is part of the majestic Mandovi River on the other side. The village Nerul is surrounded by ever- green hillocks which are part of the Western Ghats. Goa’s Nerul village is a small fishing village well-known for its river and the striking palm fringed coco beach which is complete with beach shacks and a few basic restaurants. The backwaters of Mandovi River (Nerul River) separates Nerul from Candolim and adds a calm & soothing melancholy charm as it curves graciously inland to halt at the Verem manos (dyke).

Newton's Supermarket

This is one of the largest supermarkets of Goa and it is located in Candolim and very close to Shalom Dream Home. If you plan to stay long at Shalom Dream Home then all your daily vegetable, fruits, packaged and processed foods are easily available with a huge choice at Newton's Supermarket.