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Work doesn’t always have to feel like work. At Saltamontes, productivity comes wrapped in greenery, fresh air, and the gentle soundtrack of nature. Birds chirp overhead, leaves rustle in the breeze, and the garden café setting creates a calm, unhurried atmosphere — ideal for thinking clearly, creating freely, and working at your own pace. WhetherContinue reading “Work, Unwind, Repeat — Co-Working at Saltamontes”

Some nights at Saltamontes move at a different rhythm. Jazz Night is one of them. As the garden fills with warm light and conversations soften, saxophones, keys, and bass lines take over, setting the mood for an evening of effortless swing and soulful grooves. Jazz Night is about getting lost in the music — theContinue reading “Jazz Night at Saltamontes — Lost in the Swing, Found in the Groove”

At Saltamontes, not every gathering is about music and movement. Sometimes, it’s about stillness. Our recent breathwork session offered exactly that — a gentle pause in the middle of everyday life. Guided breathing, mindful awareness, and a shared sense of calm filled the space as guests slowed down, tuned inward, and let go. Breathwork createsContinue reading “Breathwork at Saltamontes — A Moment to Pause and Reset”

At Saltamontes, the menu evolves just like the space itself — slowly, thoughtfully, and with a deep love for local flavours. Our Goan tapas menu is currently taking shape, and a few favourites have already found their way to the table. Right now, guests can enjoy crispy fried bhindi and prawn rissóis, served as easy,Continue reading “Goan Tapas at Saltamontes — Small Plates, Big Flavours”

Tuesdays at Saltamontes are anything but quiet. As the sun dips and the garden lights come on, the mic opens up for Karaoke Night — a weekly ritual that turns strangers into performers and friends into cheerleaders. The rules are simple: Sing. Take a free shot. Repeat. From bold power ballads to nostalgic throwbacks andContinue reading “Karaoke Tuesdays at Saltamontes — Sing. Sip. Repeat.”

Wednesdays at Saltamontes are all about movement, music, and connection. Jive Night brings a lively midweek rhythm to the garden, where dancers, beginners and seasoned swingers alike come together to move, mingle, and let loose. Set under warm lights and open skies, the evening blends classic swing energy with the easygoing charm that defines Saltamontes.Continue reading “Jive Wednesdays at Saltamontes — Swing Into the Week (Christmas Special)”

At Saltamontes, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s a way of life. Beyond the lush garden café setting in Anjuna, the greens continue into the kitchen itself. All wet waste from the café is carefully composted, closing the loop between consumption and creation. What comes back to the soil is now giving life to somethingContinue reading “Growing Green at Saltamontes — From Kitchen Waste to Kitchen Garden”

Every Saturday night, Saltamontes turns into pure soul. Under the trees and lights, Rock & Roll and Blues take over the garden, shifting the café into a lively open-air stage. Musicians plug in, guests gather with drinks in hand, and soon the entire space is vibrating with rhythm. There’s singing, dancing, cheering, and moments thatContinue reading “Soul Saturday — Rock & Roll, Blues, Drinks & Dancing”

Saltamontes isn’t a place you simply visit. It’s a place you feel. The Vibe Board at Saltamontes holds all the small and big things that make this garden café and bar in Anjuna feel like home. It is the collection of moments: a group of friends laughing over drinks, a stranger picking up a guitar,Continue reading “The Saltamontes Vibe Board — Moments, Memories, Music & Madness”

If you’ve ever visited Saltamontes, you already know the truth: the humans think they run the place, but the animals absolutely do. Our cats treat the café like their personal lounge, neighbourhood dogs wander in as if they’ve booked a co-working desk, and the trees around the space are always full of birds that addContinue reading “Meet the Real Residents of Saltamontes: The Cats, the Dogs, and the Vibe”