Come, witness the day unfold at Margao's fish market

GOAN ESSENTIALS 

A staple that Goans can’t live without is fish, which lies at the heart of Goan cuisine — making the bustling fish markets essential to daily life.

MORNING BUZZ

Early in the morning, the fish markets come alive in Goa as the vendors and fisherfolk gather to showcase their day’s catch, hoping to sell it all before the sun goes down.

BUSTLING SCENE 

In Margao, this sight can be seen at the SGPDA retail fish market where the vendors sit in rows displaying a variety of seafood, as they eagerly await customers.

CATCH OF THE DAY

From fresh kingfish and tender prawns to meaty crabs, it’s a place that has it all. Seafood of different types, shapes and sizes can be found here.

FRESH FINDS

Locals flock to the market in the hope of finding the freshest fish and scoring the best deals.

ART OF BARGAINING 

The markets buzz with endless bargaining and interesting banter between the customers and fisherwomen, almost like a competition, with each one waiting to see who wins.

GATHERING SPOT

It’s a place where conversations flow amidst the hustle and bustle. Regulars often catch up with one another as well as vendors in this lively atmosphere.

LIKE CUSTOMERS, LIKE CATS

And, just like the eager customers, cats move around the stalls, waiting for their share of the day’s fresh catch!

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