Colva Beach Goa

Colva beach is one of the most loved sandy seashores of Goa. It is also the longest beach in Goa extending to over twenty kilometres in length. Those who have never seen a beach where the water is warm and turquoise in colour should come to the Colva Beach. Colva beach offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of local people of Goa. Here you would find fishermen hauling their nets and counting their catch early in the mornings. This sunny seashore helps tourists to get away from the din of town life and crave for a calm vacation. Colva is highly commercialised with holiday resort complexes, large vacation gatherings, trinket stalls, and discos. Another consequence of this crass commercialization is that the Goan nightlife and trance parties with soul stirring music organized at Goan beaches are very popular among domestic and international tourists.

Colva's offers plentiful places to stay that vary from swish campuses of chalets and bathing swimming pools to an equitable assortment of good quality guesthouses. The Catholic community here celebrates Fama of Menino Jesus in third Monday of October every year. Fairs are held in Colva on this auspicious day when a large-scale feast is held in the honour of the saint as a thanks giving gesture. The Benaulim beach lies two km farther from Colva beach.

There are plenty of dwellings and low budget houses available in and round Colva. There are rental houses available for long stay guests as well. To explore the Colva beach, you would require a motorbike or a scooter which you can rent one from Panaji or Mapusa.From the stores of Colva you can purchase artefacts, antiques and gifts. There are open air eateries that are open from morning to evening and offer delectable seafood and Portuguese dishes.

Although, the gorgeous land of Goa is famous as a beach destination, Goa excursion also gives vacationers a chance to explore some other attractions like the gothic churches, ancient temples, historic locations & monuments, forts & mansions, lovely lakes, evergreen paddy fields, colonial homes, etc.