Cola Beach (Khola)
Khola Beach
A hidden beach in a valley north of Agonda, where a freshwater lagoon sits just behind a sandbar from the sea. It is South Goa's most distinctive photo spot.
Cola Beach (also spelled Khola) is hidden in a valley between Cabo de Rama Fort and Agonda. Its main attraction is a jade-green freshwater lagoon formed by a stream behind the beach. A sandbar separates it from the Arabian Sea. You can paddleboard on the lagoon and swim in the sea, and red clay cliffs and coconut palms enclose the bay, giving it a secluded feel. There are only a few tent and hut camps on the sand and no large hotels. Getting there: the beach is about 10 km from Agonda and 18 km from Palolem. The last 1.5 km is a steep dirt road, so take a motorbike or a four-wheel-drive vehicle down to the parking spot, then walk a few minutes. A private parking area at the junction charges about 50 to 100 rupees. Waves can be strong and there are no lifeguards, so take care when swimming. Combine it with a visit to Cabo de Rama Fort on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Agonda Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Cabo de Rama Fort
- Canacona Island
- Palolem Beach
- Patnem Beach
- Talpona Beach
- Shree Mallikarjun Temple