Location : South Goa
Beach Activities : Jet Skiing, Swimming, Dolphin Spotting Tours
Best time to Visit : November to February


About Colva Beach
Colva is the largest beach in Goa which boasts of a seemingly endless stretch of velvety sand, shimmering blue sea waters and green palms that stretch the entire length of this picturesque beach. Colva beach did not qualify as a major attraction until recently when it was frequented by few foreign tourists and was mainly used as a hangout spot by locals and residents of nearby Margao. But, with the dramatic improvement of tourist facilities in recent years and the coming up of a number of charming beach resorts, Colva has become one of the region's major tourist attractions and is visited by thousands of tourists every year, both local and foreign.

Colva beach can be visited anytime of the year, however it is best to avoid the monsoon months between June and October when the rain often deluges the place. The best time to visit the place are the months from November to February when the weather is pleasant and the conditions are ideal for a visit.

Location of Colva Beach
Colva village is located 6 km east of Margao in the Salcete taluka. The beach at Colva is bounded by Betalbatim on the south and Benaulim towards the north. Colva is located at a distance of just 40 km from Panjim, the capital of Goa and is conveniently connected to it through well built roads.

Attractions at Colva Beach
Colva beach boasts of such diverse tourist attractions which make it a place for everyone. If thrill and adventure is what you like, then the water sports at Colva are designed just for you. Jet skiing and speed boat rides are two of the most popular water sports options where you can relish the thrill of travelling at fast speeds under the safe guidance of trained instructors. Alternatively, you can also indulge in leisure activities at Colva. Take a relaxing walk or just lay down under the sun and be transported to a more serene world.

The calm and clean waters near the shores also make Colva perfect for swimming and snorkeling or you could also take the dolphin spotting or island tours organised by the local fishermen. After you are through with all the activity, it is time to treat your taste buds to some delectable variety of sea food available at the numerous beach snack shacks.

The nightlife at Colva is also something you can look forward to. Though not as hep as some of the other rave destinations of Goa, the beach shacks and restaurants here remain open till late in the night.

Stay At
Though there are no hotels in the five star deluxe category at Colva, there are plenty other which offer good accommodation facilities at prices that suit all budgets. Amongst the popular hotels and resorts at Colva are the Forex Beach Resort, Lucky Star, Star Beach Resort, Williams Beach Resort, Sukhsagar Beach Resort, Colva Residency, Hotel Colmar, Longuiho's Beach Resort, Hotel Colva Plaza and Vincy Beach Resort.

Getting There
By Air : Colva is located just 26 km from the Dabolim airport, which is connected to major Indian cities through a number of regular flights. Buses ply regularly from

Dabolim to Margao from where you can take any of the local means of transport to reach Colva.

By Rail : Margao, situated just 8 km from Colva is the nearest railhead. Local buses and auto-rickshaws, available just outside the railway station take you to Colva.

By Road : Buses leave every 15 minutes from Margao's main bus station and reach the old market at Colva. Auto rickshaws ply between Colva and the Municipal Garden at Margao. Local means of transport include minibuses, auto rickshaws and taxis.