Destination ASHVEM
ASHVEM
Ashvem village is a part of the Mandrem area. The past years have been filled with development up on the main road, with restaurants as well as small shops along the way. For a more authentic interaction with Goa, we do recommend that you drive north or inland through the area behind the beaches. You can see the huge Banyan trees and some local temples which are nice to visit.
ANJUNA FLEA MARKET & THE GOA COLLECTIVE BAZAAR
The Anjuna Flea Market on Wednesdays is open from 10 am to sundown during peak season. On Fridays during peak season there is The Goa Collective Bazaar at Hilltop and it’s a nice visit for shopping, eating and dancing to live music. Open from 5 pm to 1 am.
GO NORTH
After Terekhol Fort is some of the least developed beaches and villages in Goa. Take the ferry or the new bridge over to Marahastra and hang out on Paradise Beach or further north for a day.
ARAMBOL, THE OLD HIPPIE VILLAGE
About an hour walk north on the beach from Palm Grove Beach Resort, or a 10-minute drive you’ll get to Arambol, a small village that is crowded with backpackers and where you can do some serious touristy shopping.
MANDREM AND MAPSA
The closest village is Mandrem and our closest town is Mapusa. Mandrem is the closest village with services such as a grocery store, doctor, pharmacy, tailor and more. In Mapsa, the bigger town, has a market every day every day but Friday is the day when locals have their special market day. Here you will find everything from local fruits to jewelry!
DOLPHIN TRIP
Wake up early in the morning and arrange to get picked up just by the beach below us by the local fishermen, who will take you out for an 1-1,5 hour boat trip where you if you are lucky, might see some happy dolphins swimming!
PANJIm
A great idea is to explore Panjim, the capital of Goa, for a day. Take a walk through the old buildings in the old Portuguese Latin Quarter called Fontainhas. Don't miss a lunch or dinner at Hospendaria Venite, such an old school Goan heritage restaurant. Try the local Chicken Xacuti or Fish Curry Rice. The place is booming with nice restaurants and bars.
HAPPY EXPLORING!
