Photo of Colva Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Colva Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Colva Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Colva Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Colva Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Colva Beach - recommended for family travellers with kids

7.3

Good

Colva Beach

Colva, India

#41 out of 71 in Goa

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Colva • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Tari's kitchen Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Hiking Area KKKS Sunset point

9.5km

Supermarket SHREE DATT SAI SUPER MART

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Velsao Beach

6.3km

Church Three Kings Chapel

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Abyss

7.8 - Very good 8.4km

Museum Big Foot Goa

9.7km

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About

Colva Beach is located on the Arabian Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 41th place out of 71 beaches in the Goa region 4.8 km away from its center, the city of Margao. It is one of the beaches of Colva settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Colva Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Utorda Beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Colva Beach is located in Goa within Colva, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Colva • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Tari's kitchen Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Hiking Area KKKS Sunset point

9.5km

Supermarket SHREE DATT SAI SUPER MART

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Velsao Beach

6.3km

Church Three Kings Chapel

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Abyss

7.8 - Very good 8.4km

Museum Big Foot Goa

9.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Utorda Beach Utorda Beach

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Varca Beach Varca Beach

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Arossim Beach Arossim Beach

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Fatrade Beach Fatrade Beach

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Localities

Nearest

Colva • 760m

Main locality of province

Margao • 4.8km

Transport

Airport

GOI • 14.6km

Bus Station

Margao Domestic Bus Station • 4.7km

Train Station

Suravali • 3.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Colva Beach?

The coastline of Colva Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Colva Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Colva Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Colva Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Colva Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Colva Beach good for families?

Yes, the Colva Beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Colva Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Colva Beach?

Colva Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Colva Beach?

The bar is located right on the Colva Beach.

How far is the Colva Beach from parking?

The Colva Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Colva Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Colva Beach is April. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Colva Beach (Goa) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.