Mapusa Friday Market — Fruits and vegetables on sale at Mapusa Market
Best for spices & cashews

Mapusa Friday Market, Goa

Where Goans shop: spices, cashews, kokum, Goan sausages, pickles, clay pots and seasonal fruit at local prices.

Shopping · Mapusa, North Goa

About Mapusa Friday Market

Where Goans shop: spices, cashews, kokum, Goan sausages, pickles, clay pots and seasonal fruit at local prices. Busiest and best on Friday mornings.

Good to know

  • Why go: Best for spices & cashews.
  • Best time: Friday mornings, year-round.
  • Good for: spices, cashews, food, local, bargain, rainy day.
  • North Goa is the livelier half of the coast: cafés, nightlife, markets and water sports.
  • Tip: Bargain politely at markets — start at around a third to half of the first price — and keep small notes handy.
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Questions

Mapusa Friday Market: quick answers.

Where is Mapusa Friday Market?

Mapusa Friday Market is in Mapusa, North Goa. It is roughly 14 km by road from Panaji.

When is the best time to visit Mapusa Friday Market?

Friday mornings, year-round.

How expensive is Mapusa Friday Market?

GoaPlace rates it Budget-friendly (₹). Prices change with the season; confirm locally before you go.

How do I get to Mapusa Friday Market from the airport?

It is about 32 km from Dabolim airport (GOI) and 24 km from Mopa airport (GOX). The nearest big railway stations are Madgaon (≈ 54 km) and Thivim (≈ 11 km). Use the GoaMiles app or a prepaid taxi, or rent a scooter or car.

What is near Mapusa Friday Market?

Close by: North Goa District Hospital (Asilo), Vrundavan Hospital, Private villas in Assagao & Siolim, Gunpowder.