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Colva Beach in South Goa

Colva Beach In South Goa

A laid-back hang-out for backpackers

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Colva Beach, Goa

What was once a sleepy fishing village and a hippie hang-out in the sixties, is now a resort town named Colva. Crowded with day-trippers and package tourists, Colva Beach located in Goa is a popular spot to enjoy water sports and get some fresh air. It offers a laid-back vibe that lacks in most of the beaches in North Goa. Lined with food shacks and cafes, the main beach is an ideal place to watch the sun go down in the Arabian Sea.

Colva Beach stretches for 2.4 km of powder white sand and is lined with coconut palms which extend as far as Bogmalo Beach along South Goa's coastline. At the town center, Colva Beach Circle is located around most of the hotels, resorts, and shops.

Activities to Do at Colva Beach

Opting for water sports is one of the best things to do in Colva Beach. Visitors can enjoy all kinds of water sports in Colva Beach such as snorkeling, speed boat riding, parasailing, jet-skiing, banana rides, motorboat rides, and even paragliding. Colvá town is a major tourist destination for its beaches, budget guesthouses, beach shacks, restaurants, and bars.

Colva Beach Attractions

One of the popular places to visit near Colva Beach in Goa, the white-washed Our Lady of Mercy Church of Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Merces is a prominent landmark in the area. Founded in 1630, the church houses the Menino Jesus statue. The statue is kept for public viewing in the month of October for the annual Fama festival. Those looking for shopping in Colva should know that the main village market is located behind the church. Overall, the market is about 2.3 kilometers from the beach.

In fact, Colvá has three beaches: the main Colvá beach, the Sunset beach towards Betalbatim, and Baywatch beach at Sernabatim. Constantly monitored by lifeguards, the swimming areas at the beach are marked with colored flags. Being one of the popular beaches of Goa, Colva Beach in Goa known for its adventure activities as well as nightlife. 

Colva Beach Shacks

A handful of well-known restaurants and bars offer great music and dance with complimentary drinks. Beach shacks at Colva are often open until midnight. Partying at discos and mingling with fellow travelers in cafes is a great way to enjoy the nightlife at Colva Beach.

Colva Beach Nightlife

Being one of the popular beaches of Goa, Colva Beach is Goa known for its adventure activities as well as nightlife. The beach is home to many hip clubs and electrifying nightlife. The places serve a wide range of drinks and delectable food.  

Shopping in Colva Beach

For shopping in Colva, hit the nearby markets to pick up souvenirs such as local dresses, jewelry, jute shoes, and books – all at reasonable prices. The best places for shopping are Margoas Municipal market, Nagoa market, and Queen Nagar Market.

Among popular places near Colva Beach, the Portuguese buildings and villas are a major tourist attraction. The Colva Church is another historical and religious attraction worth visiting. The best time to visit Colva Beach is November through March as the weather during this period is ideal for water sports and local sightseeing in Goa. 

Attractions Near Colva Beach

On your way to Colva Beach in Goa, one can also plan on visiting the following destinations:

Bambolim Beach: This beach is one of the serene beaches in Goa. Due to the lesser number of visitors, it often provides a calm and tranquil environment for a weekend trip.

Galgibaga Beach: If you are on the lookout for a beach that is both clean and tranquil, Galgibaga Beach is your place to visit. 

Church of Our Lady of Mercy: It is one of the most visited churches of Goa. Located near Colva Beach, it is a tranquil place of worship.

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    Jagrati's 5 days trip to Goa

    Hotels were great, but travel agency service fell short. ​The hotel accommodations were very good—we really enjoyed the overall vibe and location. However, our experience with the travel agent needs significant improvement. ​Post-booking responsiveness was almost non-existent, and timely responses t
    o queries promised during booking were not provided. Additionally, there were transparency and pricing issues: ​Cab Booking: We were advised to book a cab outside TravelTriangle with a price fixed over WhatsApp, but the agent increased the fare on the actual day citing peak season. ​Scooty Rental: We were assured a scooty would be arranged a day prior to our arrival for ₹300–₹350/day. Upon arrival, we were directed to rent directly from the resort, which charged ₹800/day. ​Summary: Highly recommend the hotels, but cannot recommend the travel agency due to poor communication and unfulfilled commitments. .
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    New delhi

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    Wonderful Goa trip with Bindas Trip! We recently returned from trip to North Goa, booked through Bindas Trip, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our stay at the Calangute Beach Resort was comfortable and well located, close to the beach, the markets and the nightlife, so ever
    ything was easy to reach. A special thanks to our agent, Firdaus Ansari. She was patient, polite and always available to answer our questions. She understood what we wanted, planned the itinerary well and handled every detail without any last-minute stress. Whenever we needed advise, she responded quickly and sorted things out right away. The whole trip ran smoothly, with no hidden surprises and good value for money. I'd happily book with Bindas Trip again and already recommended them to friends and family. Thank you, Firdaus and the Bindas Trip team, for such a memorable holiday! Wonderful Goa trip with Bindas Trip! We recently returned from trip to North Goa, booked through Bindas Trip, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our stay at the Calangute Beach Resort was comfortable and well located, close to the beach, the markets and the nightlife, so everything was easy to reach. A special thanks to our agent, Firdaus Ansari. She was patient, polite and always available to answer our questions. She understood what we wanted, planned the itinerary well and handled every detail without any last-minute stress. Whenever we needed advise, she responded quickly and sorted things out right away. The whole trip ran smoothly, with no hidden surprises and good value for money. I'd happily book with Bindas Trip again and already recommended them to friends and family. Thank you, Firdaus and the Bindas Trip team, for such a memorable holiday!
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    Ashish Sanghai

    Parli vaijnath

    Ashish's 5 days trip to Goa

    The trip planned was good the hotel was also good and clean and we enjoyed a lot the travell agent anjali mam was aslo coperative Overall i would give 5 star rating to the travell agent
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    Good afternoon Rinki rana ji Goa tour karne se pehle mene bahut se package dekhe or aache bhi the but apse baat krne ke baad ek friendly and trustworthy feel hua so i select your package and you did it like yiu said .Apne humari hospitality mai koi kami nahi rehne di pick up se lek drop tak ,Hotel
    management ,cab and sight seeing sab ka jo schedule tha bahut aacha tha and ja apki need padi 1-2 bar to apkne usse time se sort-out kiya 😊😊 and at the last i wanna say that you provide good package for us n we love it 😇😇😊 Good afternoon Rinki rana ji Goa tour karne se pehle mene bahut se package dekhe or aache bhi the but apse baat krne ke baad ek friendly and trustworthy feel hua so i select your package and you did it like yiu said .Apne humari hospitality mai koi kami nahi rehne di pick up se lek drop tak ,Hotel management ,cab and sight seeing sab ka jo schedule tha bahut aacha tha and ja apki need padi 1-2 bar to apkne usse time se sort-out kiya 😊😊 and at the last i wanna say that you provide good package for us n we love it 😇😇😊
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    Bengaluru

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    Wanderglobe Inc Goa created a good experience for me and my family on our recent visit to Goa. Yes, there were initial hiccups with the stay however Mr Jack Fernandes was very understanding with the issues we had and went out of his way to make sure we had the best and pleasant experience. He was in
    constant touch with me throughout the trip making sure we had no issues. He also helped us in planning out daily itinerary which was really helpful. Would like to thank Mr Jack for all the help and support. Hoping to come back to Goa soon and will surely reach to Mr Jack for further assistance and planning. Wanderglobe Inc Goa created a good experience for me and my family on our recent visit to Goa. Yes, there were initial hiccups with the stay however Mr Jack Fernandes was very understanding with the issues we had and went out of his way to make sure we had the best and pleasant experience. He was in constant touch with me throughout the trip making sure we had no issues. He also helped us in planning out daily itinerary which was really helpful. Would like to thank Mr Jack for all the help and support. Hoping to come back to Goa soon and will surely reach to Mr Jack for further assistance and planning.
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    Mumbai

    Sashutosh's 3 days trip to Goa

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    though compared to Terra Paraiso, we found Terra Paraiso better. The cab service and driver were very good. The driver was polite, cooperative, and punctual, which made our sightseeing and transfers smooth and comfortable. The travel agent’s service was also very good. What we appreciated the most was that he regularly called and checked with us to make sure everything was going well. He kept us updated throughout the trip and was always available to ask whether the hotel, cab, sightseeing, and other arrangements were fine. This regular communication made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the trip. Overall, we had a very pleasant and memorable Goa trip. The arrangements were good, the service was reliable, and we really appreciated the effort put into making our trip comfortable. There is a little scope for making communication and updates even clearer, but overall we are very satisfied with the service and would be happy to recommend it to others. Some of the most memorable moments of our Goa trip were the cruise ship experience included in the package, Snow Park, Baga Beach, and the vibrant atmosphere of Tito’s Lane. The cruise ship experience was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and something we will remember for a long time. Spending time at Baga Beach, enjoying Snow Park, and experiencing the lively vibe of Tito’s Lane made the trip even more special.
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    Pimpri-chinchwad

    Pradeep's 4 days trip to Goa

    Overall it was good experience with Travel Unbounded. They managed all aspects of our trip very well.
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    Delhi

    Ravinder's 3 days trip to Goa

    Dear Shamsad Ji, Thank you so much for arranging such a wonderful and memorable Goa trip for us. Everything was very well planned and managed, and we truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. A big thank you to your entire Bindas trip Travel team for their support and arrangements. Special th
    anks to Rinki Ma’am for her continuous follow-up, coordination, and efforts to make everything happen smoothly. Your team’s dedication and hospitality made our Goa vacation even more enjoyable and stress-free. Thank you once again, Shamsad Ji, Rinki Ma’am, and the entire Bindas Travel team. 🙏🌴✨ Looking forward to travelling with you again soon! 😊 Dear Shamsad Ji, Thank you so much for arranging such a wonderful and memorable Goa trip for us. Everything was very well planned and managed, and we truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. A big thank you to your entire Bindas trip Travel team for their support and arrangements. Special thanks to Rinki Ma’am for her continuous follow-up, coordination, and efforts to make everything happen smoothly. Your team’s dedication and hospitality made our Goa vacation even more enjoyable and stress-free. Thank you once again, Shamsad Ji, Rinki Ma’am, and the entire Bindas Travel team. 🙏🌴✨ Looking forward to travelling with you again soon! 😊
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    Bengaluru

    Bhargavgbd's 3 days trip to Goa

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    about the plans and timings in advance, and also made sure we were comfortable during the trip. He was always available and took good care of us. One small area for improvement would be to ensure that the taxi driver is provided with all the trip details and itinerary well in advance, so that there is better coordination during the trip. Overall, we had a pleasant and memorable Goa experience. I would definitely recommend TravelTriangle and WanderGlobe for a Goa trip, and would especially like to appreciate Jack for his excellent support and coordination. Thank you, Jack, for making our trip smooth and enjoyable! Thank to our travel triangle trip advisor Ms Umra Khan for her support and coordination. We recently had a 2–3 day Goa trip booked through TravelTriangle, with WanderGlobe as the travel partner, and overall it was a very good experience. A special mention to Jack from WanderGlobe, who was very helpful and professional throughout the trip. He arranged everything nicely, kept us informed about the plans and timings in advance, and also made sure we were comfortable during the trip. He was always available and took good care of us. One small area for improvement would be to ensure that the taxi driver is provided with all the trip details and itinerary well in advance, so that there is better coordination during the trip. Overall, we had a pleasant and memorable Goa experience. I would definitely recommend TravelTriangle and WanderGlobe for a Goa trip, and would especially like to appreciate Jack for his excellent support and coordination. Thank you, Jack, for making our trip smooth and enjoyable! Thank to our travel triangle trip advisor Ms Umra Khan for her support and coordination.
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    Where is Colva Beach located?

    It is located near Madgaon railway station in South Goa, about 34 km south of Panaji.

     

     

    What can I do at Colva Beach?

    Snorkelling, speedboat rides, jet skiing, paragliding, and shopping are popular pastimes here.

    Which markets should I visit near Colva Beach?

    Margoas Municipal Market and Queen Nagar Market are ideal spots to pick-up souvenirs. 

    Is Colva Beach safe?

    Colva Beach is considered one of the safest beaches to visit in Mumbai. Colva Beach is best suited for families. Also, this beach is one of the cleanest in South Goa.

    What is Colva Beach famous for?

    Along with its tranquil shoreline, Colva Beach is well-known for its beachside food courts, pubs, etc. Moreover, you can also find numerous historical attractions within a short distance from the beach.  

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