Colva Beachकोलवा बीच
A long, family-friendly beach near Margao.
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South Goa coast
South Goa coast
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height4 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyColva, Salcete
EntryFree
About Colva Beach
A long white beach near Margao and the most visited in the south, popular with Indian families and with a small market and shacks behind. The sand is wide and the sea is usually safe in the early part of the season, when lifeguards are on duty. Evenings are lively with local visitors. For fewer people, walk south towards Benaulim.
What to see and do
- Long sandy beach
- Shacks and small market
- Walk south to Benaulim
- Lifeguards in season
- Close to Margao
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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