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Colva beach is situated about 40 kms from Panaji, the capital of Goa. Colva beach is also at a distance of 2km from the Benaulim beach where tourists often go to have some quiet moments. Tourists come to Colva beach just to laze, laze and laze. Just gather your collection of interesting books and head for Goa's Colva beach. You can enjoy the day reading the book with just the murmurs of the sea to disturb you. Many tourists love to go to the Goa Colva beach to experience a change from the crowded Anjuna or Calangute beaches. Colva beach in Goa is one beach which is generally less crowded. There are many shacks lined up along the Colva beach which serves the delicious Goan cuisine with some innovative cock-tails. Sit in one of those shack, relish the mouth-watering food while looking at the vast sea in front of you

Sightseeing at Colva Beach

Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) : Church The church is famous for its annual religious event ­ Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus) ­ since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa’s most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion.

The Bull Fight : From early October to late May, from 4 pm onwards, one can see the bull fights at Benaulim. On the beat of taped Konkani music, the bullfights are usually held in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside a village.

On the Beach : While taking a stroll on the Colva Beach, silver carpets of bangdde (mackerels) can be viewed shimmering on the golden sands for drying. Fishermen’s motor trawlers can be seen anchored in a line offshore. Visitors are seen in colourful dresses, coming either for a walk or ‘for a change of air’. Several tourists can be seen having a sunbath on the golden sands. The trinket stalls and the drink stands on the golden sands under the moonlight make the evening on the Colva Beach truly romantic..

Reaching Colva Beach :

Air : The nearest airport to reach Colva beach in Goa is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 68 km from Colva.
Rail : The nearest railway station to reach Colva beach in Goa is at Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is 40 km away from Colva.
Road : One can easily reach the Colva Beach from any part of Goa, regular bus services are available.