Colva Beach
The liveliest beach in South Goa, with fine white sand stretching more than 20 km south toward Benaulim.
Colva is South Goa's best-known beach, with fine white sand running north and south. Together with Benaulim, Varca and other beaches, it forms a continuous stretch of more than 20 km of sand, wider and quieter than the beaches of North Goa. Around the village of Colva you'll find beach shacks, water activities and local weekend visitors. In the evening, fishermen haul in their nets, and small fishing boats can be seen on the sand. Further south, Benaulim is better for staying at a resort. Margao, South Goa's main city, is about 6 km away, and Dabolim Airport is about 25 km away, both easily reached by taxi. Swim only in areas with lifeguards.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Braganza House
- Shri Shantadurga Temple
- Shri Mangueshi Temple
- Spice Plantations of Ponda
- Dona Paula
- Churches and Convents of Old Goa
- Fontainhas, Panaji
- Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church