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Pinned✈️ Arrivals & Tips

📌 READ FIRST: Moving to Goa — Complete Guide for Newcomers 2026

Everything you need to know before arriving — visas, accommodation, transport, banking, SIM cards, schools, and the best neighbourhoods. Updated March 2026.

GoaModerator 1mo ago 247 replies 18,940
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Hot🎉 Parties & Events

Hilltop vs Curlies — which is better this season?

Been to both a few times but curious what the crowd thinks now. Hilltop feels more underground, Curlies has the beach vibes but gets crowded on weekends...

IbizaFan_Goa 1w ago 43 replies 1,230
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Hot🏠 Accommodation

Best long-stay apartments in North Goa under ₹30k/month?

Looking for a 1BHK or studio in Anjuna/Vagator/Siolim area for 3 months starting May. What are you guys paying? Any recommendations from personal experience?

DigitalNomadDan 2w ago 28 replies 890
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✓ Solved🛵 Transport

Scooter rental — best spots in Anjuna for daily rentals?

Just arrived, looking for reliable Honda Activa rental. Friend said to avoid the guys near the beach entrance. Any trusted shops with good rates?

NewInGoa_2026 2w ago 19 replies 541
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Hot🍛 Food & Drinks

Hidden gem local restaurants — share your finds!

Starting a thread for actual local spots, NOT the tourist traps. I'll start: 'Café Inn' in Mapusa for the best paneer tikka masala at ₹120, open from 7am.

GoaFoodie 2w ago 87 replies 2,340
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📦 Classifieds

📦 FOR RENT: Furnished 2BHK, Assagao, ₹45k/month

Quiet lane near Gunpowder restaurant. AC, WiFi, kitchen, 24hr security. Available from April 15. Looking for long-term (3+ months). WhatsApp preferred.

VillaOwnerAssagao 2w ago 7 replies 412
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💬 General

What's the vibe like in Goa in May? Worth coming?

Most people say avoid summer but I'm thinking of coming in late May before the monsoon hits. Is it really that bad? Still some events happening?

CuriousTraveller99 2w ago 34 replies 780
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🏠 Accommodation

Review: Stayed at 5 different beach huts in Palolem — here's the breakdown

Spent 3 weeks testing beach huts from ₹800 to ₹3500 a night. Big difference in quality. Here's my honest comparison with names and prices...

BackpackerBhavna 2w ago 52 replies 3,120
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🎉 Parties & Events

Sunburn 2026 logistics — anyone forming a group from Mumbai?

Looking to split costs on a villa rental near Vagator for Sunburn weekend. 4 spots available, need 4 more. DM me if interested.

MumbaiPartyDude 2w ago 23 replies 670
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✓ Solved🛵 Transport

Ola/Uber availability in Goa — the honest truth in 2026

Lot of posts asking about cabs. Here's the current situation: Ola works in Panaji and parts of North Goa. Surge pricing is real. Better alternatives exist depending on your route and budget.

GoaTransportExpert 3w ago 61 replies 2,890
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📦 Classifieds

🛵 Selling: Honda Activa 2024, 8000km, excellent condition — ₹72,000

Leaving Goa in April, selling my Activa. Well-maintained, all papers clear. Located in Anjuna. Test rides welcome.

LeavingGoa_April 3w ago 11 replies 345
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🍛 Food & Drinks

Best vegetarian restaurant in South Goa? (Not Palolem Beach Shacks)

Tired of tourist prices on the beach. Looking for proper restaurant with great paneer, vegetable thali and local cuisine. Budget around ₹1500-2000 for two.

VegFoodLover_BLR 3w ago 29 replies 987