Recreation and Health

While at the Sun Village resort you may enjoy the facilities like swimming pool with kiddies section, Shopping Arcade, Health Club, Beauty Parlor and the Ayurgreen Ayurvedic Center

For activities around Sun Village there us the Mapusa market, Anjuna Flea Market and the Club Cubana.

Mapusa Market: Even before the advent of roadways, Mapusa has been the market hub of North Goa. It's location as the nexus of all overland routes in Bardez taluka and its proximity to the Rio de Mapusa, (the Mapusa River, which in ancient times was a popular waterway used in the transport of agricultural products and spices) has enabled the town to develop its commercial reputation since time immemorial. The first mention of the Mapusa market was in 1580 by a Dutch Chronicler, who even described it as the "Bazaar Grande". The town's name evolved from the Konkani words "maap" meaning 'volumes of measure' and "Sa" meaning 'to fill'. The popularity of Mapusa as a market center grew out of ancient festivals in honour of the God Kanakeshwar Baba, venerated at the Bodgeshwar Temple. The festivals attracted large crowds seeking to fulfill their individual wishes, who needed pots and oil lamps as offerings to propitiate the Gods. Both Mapusa's location at the hub of commercial activity and its proximity to a place of religious pilgrimage have caused the Mapusa market to grow to its current size and scope. Today's market is as authentic and lively as ever, and a walk through gives the visitor a taste of the 'essence' of the land of Goa. Here women from the surrounding villages gather to sell their wares, fighting for a space in the shade of a building, under an overhang, or if all else fails, beneath the shade of a hand-held umbrella. Goan customers prefer to buy their foodstuffs fresh every few days, thus the Mapusa Market has an abundance of fresh fish, a variety of locally produced vegetables, and exotic fruits from jack fruit and mangoes to plantain bananas. Pickles and preserves, spices, earthen pots, coir mats, and the famous Goan 'chouricos' (sausages) are also found in abundance. Those shopping for special occasions find no dearth of saree and sweet shops, as well as tailors and goldsmiths. In fact, all that Goans need in their everyday lives can be found in Mapusa on fridays. In recent years new shops have come in tailored to the backpackers and the charter tourists. Thus in the entrance of the market one finds several stalls selling trinkets and other articles often picked up by foreign travelers as souvenirs. But don't be fooled! behind the tourist stalls is an authentic market full of activity and life which offers a unique window into the lives of locals and shouldn't be missed by anyone stopping in to visit Goa!

Anjuna Flea Market: Located in the heart of the 'backpackers' scene, the Anjuna flea market is the place to be on Wednesday's in Goa. A beach town situated off the North of Goa, Anjuna became the hide-out for Western 'hippies' arriving in the 60's. Finding their wallets empty but wanting to stay longer, these early travelers auctioned off their belongings from guitars to jewelry and jeans to their compatriots. Thus began the infamous 'flea' market at Anjuna. Located on the sandy stretch overlooking the waves of the Arabian sea, what started as an open-air hippie exchange has become one of the most popular attractions for backpackers and tourists alike. And though a relatively new phenomena unlike the antiquity of the Mapusa market, the Flea market has a unique style and rhythm all its own. At today's Market, which during the peak season(October-April) covers almost the entire stretch of beach, one finds only a few Western residents and long-staying travelers on the selling side of the fence. The majority come to observe and buy, while the hawkers hail from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the semi-nomadic Lamani tribe in Karnataka. The latter make up the largest majority, selling thick silver jewelry, richly dyed fabrics, and trinkets from all over India. They have a unique style of dress and culture all their own, and live on the fringes of Goan society much like the long-staying travelers who reside in Anjuna and frequent the market. The Lamanis are the best sellers too, as any traveler who has been led by the hand across the market to be shown a display of wares will attest! The Flea market, which begins around 9am and shuts down only with the setting of the sun, is a unique experience, which the visitor in Goa shouldn't miss. Few traces though within the Flea market of Goan life pleasant and culture are visible, it's lively and often-amusing scenes make for a afternoon has and one can still find here traces of the Anjuna 'Hippie hide-a-way' which become a legend to these parts.

Club Cubana: Club Cubana, the nightclub in the sky is once again open for the season. Club Cubana is situated in Arpora, a 3-minute drive from Sun Village. On arriving at the bottom of the hill, the journey continues with either a climb through the forest, alternately the Club provides a jeep drive up to the Club. Overlooking palm trees, sparkling lights of the village and the sea in the horizon make for a spectacular view. The dance floor is large with a very high ceiling and has a stairway and viewing gallery. The latest club music spun by reputed DJ's from the world over and acoustics that place the music in your soul keep the dance floor rocking unto the early morning hours. From the tandoor and the pizza section mouthwatering snacks are made available throughout the night. A 30-foot bar and a gamut range of beverages including a large list of excellent wines and cocktails make us the best bar in town. An all night swimming pool and the bikini-bar remind you that you are on holiday and having fun.

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