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The beautifully captivating Colva Beach is a South Goan beach, at a distance of 6 km from Margao. The beach draws the highest number of visitors among all the beaches of Goa. The coast is stretched upto 25 km from the northern Bogmalo to Cabo de Rama towards the south. The sand is powdery white and there is an abundance of coconut trees.
There are various shacks, souvenir stalls and nightclubs across the beach. However, you may observe the beautifully built villas and the well architecture houses that convey the sophisticatedly rich lifestyles of the elites. The ambience is nonchalant. The people are spirited. The view of the beach is simply mesmerizing. Colva Beach appears to be almost perfect.
The watersports like banana boat rides and paragliding are sure to give one goosebumps. Though the beach appears to be perfect for those who love calm and peace, it is a paradise for the party goers after the Sun sets. The nightlife is simply dazzling. The pubs and the bars are full of partying people. Just let your hair down. Enjoy the lively music and the delicious food. The local market, with all its hustle and bustle is perfect to shop to your heart’s content.
If you just love the quiet more than partying, enjoy the stroll in the evening on the beach when the Sun sets. The air is refreshing. You will feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
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Things to do At Colva Beach
You may choose out of various activities as described below:
- Water Sports –The water sports available here are just thrilling. You may go paragliding soaring up above in the sky and watch the beautiful sea. Besides, it is safe to swim in the beach water. All the areas that are safe to swim are marked with red flags. There are various other exciting water sports including jet-skiing, motor boat rides and ride in the banana boats.
Relax and rejuvenate- The extreme northern and the southern areas of the beach are far from being so crowded and hence, perfect for enjoying a watch. The sand is beautifully golden and the air is pure. Besides, the beach here is quite tranquil. Children can also enjoy themselves by making castles of the sand. - Shopping-You can shop to your heart’s content, purchasing brightly coloured local dresses, old books, jute items, jewellery, and a number of other souvenirs. The prices are reasonable, yet you may bargain if you feel like.
Colva Beach Shacks and Restaurants
There are various restaurants and shacks that serve both non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian food. You would get various options to opt from both for fine dining as well as street food. The beach is a foodie’s paradise. The seafood available at most of the locations at the beach is not to be missed! Quite a few of the well known restaurants and shacks include Silver Spoon Beach Shack, Sagar Kinara, Magzika Beach Shack, Papillion and the Garden Restaurant.
Colva Beach Nightlife
The beach turns highly boisterous and vibrantly lively after the Sun sets. The ambience is just perfect for the party goers. There are a number of nightclubs, bars, restaurants and shacks that are open till the wee hours. The food is delectable and the music is lively. A few of the prominent bars include Club Margarita, Club Sunshine, Leda Lounge, and Boomerang Beach Bar. Besides, there are a number of other places to hang out. All of these offer DJ, live music, delicious food and drinks.
Best Time to Visit Colva Beach
As the summer heat is highly scorching with mercury rising up to 40 degrees Celsius, winters are best to visit the beach. Monsoons witness heavy rains. During this time, the waves are also too high to indulge in the water sports. Thus, considering all these factors, the best time to visit the beach is, of course, in between November to Februray when the temperature is in between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. And that makes the winters balmy and the weather mild.
During the early mornings, there are usually no crowds at the beach and the peace lovers can enjoy a calm and quiet walk. But late night is the time when you can watch Goa in all its vibrant glory for the entire place comes to life.
Stay Near Colva Beach
There is no dearth of villas and hotels around the beach. You will find a great variety of lodgings. You might have to pay in between INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 per night. There are hotels including Longuinhos Beach Resort, Graciano Cottages, Colva Residency, and Baywatch Beach Resort etc., that provide the visitors with a comfortable stay. All of these resorts and hotels lie within 1-5 km from the beach.
Tips for Visiting Colva Beach
- Take swimwear, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion.
- 2. Do not go near water during monsoon season. It is advisable to follow the guidelines that the authorities issue.
- The Sun set is a beautiful site and must not be missed.
How to Reach Colva Beach?
The South Goan beach is 6 km from the city of Margao which is the closest one from the beach. It is best to rent a motorcycle, scooter or any other suitable vehicle to commute through Goa. You may also make use of the local transport e.g., auto-rickshaw or taxi. Once you reach the beach, exploring the beach on foot is the best option.
| Departure | San Diego International Airport |
| Departure Time | Please arrive by 10:20 AM for a prompt departure at 10:50 AM |
| Return Time | Approximately 8:30 PM |
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