Colva Beach in Goa

Colva Beach in Goa is an exotic beach with miles of sun drenched powdery white sands, frothy waves lashing on the shores. This beach in South Goa , is the biggest and best in South Goa. Here you will find lines of coconut trees swaying in the gentle breeze.

Colva Beach has tranquil surroundings and offers a quiet retreat from the humdrum of the crowded beaches in Goa. This beach has a tapered shoreline and it is considered safe for swimming though sometimes you can face dangerous undertow.

You will find here at Colva Beach in Goa, fishermen drying their nets in the sun, fishing boats filled with mackerel,tuna,crab,shrimp etc.

You will find an array of hotels,restaurants,apartments,café etc located away from the beach but at convenient distance thus Colva Beach still maintains its serenity. Taste some of the delectable Goan Cuisine here . You will find many stylish up-market shops and antique shops here at Colva.

Benaulim beach, is just 2 km away from here, a secluded beach which can be well visited while you come to Colva Beach.

The Colva beach, has 20kms of white sands with palm trees swaying in the gentle sea breeze. Walking barefoot on this beach is an experience in itself while you collect sea shells as a memory of the Colva beach.

At Colva Beach , there is The Church of Our Lady of Mercy(1581)
It is dedicated to Menino Jesus . this idol of infant Jesus was brought form Mozambique by Father Bento Ferraira. It was believed to have miraculous healing power. When it was shifted to seminary at Rachol , it was said that the power also disappeared. When the new idol was brought , the diamond ring of the original idol was placed on it , now again the idol is said to cure miseries.
This church is often visited by the tourists, come here during the annual festival , the Fame of Menino Jesus in October .

Colva Beach is at a distance of 40km from Panaji and the Dabolim Airport is 69km away.There is a regular bus service to Colva beach from Margao.