Colva Beach in Goa
Enjoy your day on Colva Beach
South Goa Beach
Where is Colva beach?
This beach is situated approximately 40 kms from Panaji, the capital of Goa. And it is also at a distance of 2km from the Benaulim beach where tourists often go to have some quiet moments.How to reach?
The nearest airport to reach this beach is Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 68 km from Colva. The nearest railway station to reach this beach is at Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is 40 km away from Colva.About Colva Beach
The frilly movements of the sea appear as if the sea is lazily enjoying the tickling sensations spread by the waves riding over it. Come here for just to laze, laze and laze. You can enjoy the day reading the book with just the whispers of the sea to disturb you.Many choose to visit this beach to experience a change from the crowded Anjuna or Calangute beach, because it is usually less crowded. There are many shacks lined up along the Colva beach which offers you delicious Goan cuisine to be washed down by innovative cock-tails. Sit in one of those shack, savour the mouth-watering food while looking at the vast sea in front of you.
Though there are eating joints and hotels around beach, this beach still manages to keep its serenity in tact. Unlike Anjuna or Calangute, Colva beach gained popularity only lately. Over the years, many hotels and buildings have sprung from nowhere in and around these beaches in Goa. This is one of those beaches that is developing at a very good pace.
About 2 km away from Colva beach is the Benaulim beach, which is more peaceful and serene. Benaulim provides an escape to see nature in its full bounty with few tourists to disturb its peace. One can still see spot old Portuguese houses.
How to enjoy Colva beach?
With virgin white sands spreading out to 20kms, lush green palm trees swaying gently, this sun drenched beach is the one of the most loved beach of the tourists. Walk through the beach bare feet and feel the shells touching you. You also come across small stalls that offer food and drinks. Having dinner in one of those shacks on a moonlit night can beat any candlelight dinner in a good restaurant.Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church
Apart from the Colva beach, you can also visit the Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church. This church is famous for its annual religious event-Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus)-since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa's most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion.
Shopping in Colva
You can find the best bargains in Colva in the small shacks along the main street leading to the beach, where you can get a silk sarong for as little as Rs. 50, a pair of Osho slippers for Rs. 100, and jewelry of all kinds at throwaway prices.Where to stay & eat in Colva beach?
As far as staying here is concerned, there are plenty of hotels offering accommodation at cheap rates, but its always better to book in advance.Longuinhos Beach Resort This old Colva favorite is about a kilometer from the crowded village, and right on the beach. Rooms are comfortable and reasonably priced, and the staff friendly and helpful. You can eat at A Tartaruga, the in-house restaurant, or take your pick from dozens of shack restaurants close by.
Star Beach Resort The chief advantages of this extremely ordinary four-story building are its proximity to the beach (a few minutes by foot) and its location just off Colvas main street. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable, which is more than can be said for many of Colvas properties. None of the rooms face the sea.
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