Quick Facts
Location - Colva is a small village in south Goa, 39km from Panjim.
2km further ahead from Colva is Benaulim.
How To Reach - The nearest airport is Dabolim(68km). The nearest
railhead is at Karmali(11km) that connects with other cities of Goa.
Frequent buses are available from Colva to Margao(6km) and Panjim(33km).
Where To Stay - There are plenty of resorts and low budget hotels
available in Colva.
When To Visit - November to March
Tourist Attractions - Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy)
Church, Bull fights, The Church of St. John the Baptist.
Colva is a small village in the southern part of Goa, gained immense
popularity of becoming a hottest beach resort. The main reason of visiting
the place because of double bonanza of Colva and Benaulim beaches. The long
stretch of Colva beach is adorned with silvery sand, palm fringed and sun
drenched ambiance. Though the beaches got recognition much later unlike
Anjuna or Calangute but soon it became a hot tourist destination. Benaulim
is on the other hand, still to get rid of its virginity and has many aspects
to be exploited. Benaulim beach is not more than 2km from Colva and most of
the time remains in serenity.
Despite of being little obscure beaches of Goa, Benaulim beach is no dearth
of attractive stalls that provides mouth watering food while lazing around
the beach. Most of the overland travelers prefer to have a sun bath in the
beach because of less disturbance by hawkers and less glances by general
public. Recently these two white stretch of sand becomes South Goa's main
tourist beaches. But in spite of crowd, the Colva and Benaulim beaches
retains their charms. It is always deserted in the mornings. Even after the
hordes descend, one can walk half a kilometer up or down the beach and have
a great deal of solitude. Also bikes can be hired near the bus stand in
Colva and on the beach in Benaulim. It is advisable to avoid walking from
the beach alone at night.
Sights And Activities
Nossa Senhora de Merces( Our Lady of Mercy) Church
The prime monumental attraction, is established in 17th century. The church
is famous for its annual religious event Fama of Menino Jesuse(child Jesus)
on the third Monday of October every year. This day a huge fair is organized
on this auspicious occasion.
Bull Fights
Bull fights have been organized at Benaulim from early October to late May
from 4 pm onwards. Konkani music playing, the bullfights are usually take
place in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside the
village.
Adventure Activities
Colva beach is an excellent place to engage in many adventure activities.
Due to growing demands, water sports have introduced at Colva. Among many
water sports, parasailing and jet skiing available in the high season.
Dolphin tours and fishing are also very popular at Colva.
Colva And Benaulim Fairs
The famous fair is beach bonanza that occurs on successive Sundays from mid
April onwards, where people from distant places throng the place and engage
in live music, dance and other entertainment.
Shopping At Colva
Colva beach has various trinket shops where you can shop for some beautiful
artifacts, antiques and souvenirs. Open eateries serve you with delicious
seafood and Portuguese cuisines.
