By the side of the Arabian sea, Colva is one of the most popular beaches of Goa. Spreading over a distance of 20 kms, Colva is Goa's longest beach. The virgin white powder sands coupled with tall palm trees makes Colva one of the most picturesque beaches of Goa. Located on the southern coastline of Goa, the beach is only about 40 kms away from Panaji, Goa's capital city. The consistent weather conditions of Goa makes her beaches full of tourists the entire year.

Accommodation and Connectivity

The airport nearest to Colva in Goa is at Dabolim, some 68 kms away from Colva. If travelling by rail, then the traveller would have to disembark at Karmali railway station near Panaji. From Panaji by road, the distance upto Colva is 40 kms.


A plenty of accommodation awaits tourists in Colva. Apart from the cosy beach resorts, good value guest houses are also available. Most of the top and mid range facilities are near the main beach road.

Beach Attractions

Swimming and Sunbath

A beach where the undercurrents are not strong and jelly fishes absent, swimming has gained tremendous popularity. If swimming is popular, how can one leave behind sunbathing. So many tourists, specially the ones from foreign soil, lay down on the sparkling white sand under the Colva sky and just relax .

The Colva Nightlife

Of all the Goa beaches, the nightlife of Colva is the most livelier. Infact, most young couples opt for Colva package tours. The most happening night spots of Colva remain open till late at night. Eating, drinking and dancing, those who come to the places really party very hard.

The Beach Restaurants

The gorgeous interiors consisting generally of small tables, matching table-clothes, candles and smooth music, the various Colva restaurants lined all along the beach offer tasty seafood and other delicacies to the tourist. A place with a bustling nightlife, candle light dinners are very popular here. If that isn't interesting, opting for dinner under the moonlight would definitely have a cheering effect.


Attractions near the Beach

Although not exactly on the beach, yet very near to the beach is Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church. This church is famous for Fama of Menino Jesuse-the annual religious festival of the Catholic community. On the occasion, one of Goa's most popular community feasts is held. An annual bullfighting event held in an empty paddy field near to the beach also draws large number of tourists.

Colva is a beach very popular among young couples. But it should not be mistaken as the exclusive domain of young ones. Vacationing with the family is also very popular here.