Colva Beach
With 20 km of virgin white sands, palm fringed, and sun drenched beaches, Colva is the most loved beach for Goans. Colva beach is pride of Salcette and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendour. The natural & unique blend of sand, sea and sky is harmonious and enchanting. Colva is given the title of 'Queen of Beaches in India', as this beach has no equal in India. It's like a paradise, with 40 Km of unstopped white sand fringed with coconut palms along the whole of its length and a warm, calm sea. The silver-gray, powder-fine sand of the beach has been the inspiration for many folk tales and songs.
The Colva Beach is broad and beautiful, and has a stream coursing through it. Colva is the oldest and largest of South Goa's resorts. Its leafy outlying 'Vaddos', or wards are pleasant enough, dotted with colonial style villas and ramshackle fishing huts. The beachfront is a collection of concrete hotels, souvenir stalls and fly blown snack Bars strewn around a central roundabout. A walk on the beaches is full of delights. Fishermen's motor trawlers lie anchored in a line offshore. Tourists in colorful dresses throng about and several of them can be seen sunbathing in the glorious sun. Trinket stalls and drink stands on the golden sands make a moonlit evening on the Colva Beach utterly romantic.Colva can be pleasant and convenient place to stay for a while. Swimming is relatively safe while the sand, at least away from the beachfront, is spotless and scattered with beautiful shells. When the season is in full swing, Colva's beachfront sprouts a row of large seafood restaurants on stilts, some of them very ritzy indeed, with tablecloths, candles and smooth music. Although never an established rave venue, Colva's nightlife is livelier than anywhere else in south Goa, thanks to its ever-growing contingent of young package tourists.
The Colva Beach is broad and beautiful, and has a stream coursing through it. Colva is the oldest and largest of South Goa's resorts. Its leafy outlying 'Vaddos', or wards are pleasant enough, dotted with colonial style villas and ramshackle fishing huts. The beachfront is a collection of concrete hotels, souvenir stalls and fly blown snack Bars strewn around a central roundabout. A walk on the beaches is full of delights. Fishermen's motor trawlers lie anchored in a line offshore. Tourists in colorful dresses throng about and several of them can be seen sunbathing in the glorious sun. Trinket stalls and drink stands on the golden sands make a moonlit evening on the Colva Beach utterly romantic.Colva can be pleasant and convenient place to stay for a while. Swimming is relatively safe while the sand, at least away from the beachfront, is spotless and scattered with beautiful shells. When the season is in full swing, Colva's beachfront sprouts a row of large seafood restaurants on stilts, some of them very ritzy indeed, with tablecloths, candles and smooth music. Although never an established rave venue, Colva's nightlife is livelier than anywhere else in south Goa, thanks to its ever-growing contingent of young package tourists.
Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church
The 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 this occasion.
Indulging in various water sports is one of the most common things for the travelers. Travelers opt for speed boat riding and jet skiing. Those looking to enjoy the nightlife at this beach will not be disappointed as night parties are held regularly in the Colvo Beach. There are a number of places for sightseeing in this beach.
About 2 km away from Colva is the Benaulim, which is more peaceful and serene than Colva.
The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village Benaulim and worth a visit.
The seen on the beach is colourful, with tourists both - Indian and foreigners, as well as locals -can be seen strolling in colourful dresses. Many of them can be seen having a sunbath on the golden sands. The novelty stalls and the drink stands on the golden sands under the moonlight makes the evening on the Colva Beach simply romantic.
Eating
Among other things Colvo Beach is perfect for having a sumptuous dining. There are a number of seafood restaurants dotting this beach, which are perfect for enjoying a leisurely romantic evening. In addition, the shacks spread throughout the beach have specialized themselves in serving varieties of delicacies that include steak, pasta and prawn curry which is a specialty of Goan cuisine.
Colva is a small village in south Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 39 km away from Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa.
Buses are operated regularly from Colva to Margao. Tourists can also avail bus from Panaji.