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Restaurants
212 within 5 kms
Magzika Beach Shack
142
9.7 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Chinese • Indian • Bar
Mickey's
435
0.6 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Indian • Seafood • Asian
Sams Beach Shack
114
0 m₹ • Indian • Bar • Seafood
Nazaré
11
0.2 km₹ • Indian • Seafood • European
The Baggie's Cafe
18
0.2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Little Palm
19
0.4 km₹ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Nanu Beach Resort & Spa Restaurant
10
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Martin's Comfort
21
57 mAsian
Amigueiro
35
0.5 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Indian • Bar • Seafood
Relax inn shack
3
0.5 km₹ • Italian • Chinese • Indian
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Attractions
44 within 10 kms
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Canaguinim Beach
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Galjibag Beach
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Majorda Beach
499
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Sunset Beach
61
1 kmBeaches
Utorda Beach
752
2.8 kmBeaches
Betalbatim Beach
333
4.1 kmBeaches
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4.1 kmBeaches
Cansaulim Beach
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  • MEDPUNKZ
    New Delhi, India239 contributions
    Too crowded
    Not for covid times, too many people on the beach...will only get busier as the time comes. No shack is open, so no option to sit on the beach after sunset....wasted trip for us....North Goa beaches are a much better option. Otherwise stay at a beach attached to a resort where you are staying if you want south Goa
    Visited October 2020
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 October 2020
  • Paulwerro
    Wiltshire, United Kingdom14 contributions
    What a clean beach
    So clean been here over 12 times with a six year gap. Beach wasn’t to bad back then but now what a difference!. Many shacks available but recommend rendezvouse a1 service and the food well.... great place to see sunsets and sun beds are available with full service from the shack .
    Visited January 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 January 2020
  • Vibhor Joshi
    Vancouver, Canada76 contributions
    The local beach of South Goa
    As i would describe in my words, Colva is the local beach of mid-south goa. Accessibility: Colva beach is easily connected to almost major places within goa, the local bus service is also very frequent, fairly quick and extremely cheap. Cleanliness: Considering it is one of most visited (read crowded) beaches, i would rate it at 3/5. Eateries: Not recommended. Shacks are average, food is below average, everything is over priced. Head straight to Benaulim (walk southwards for 15 mins while enjoying the Sunset along the beach.
    Visited February 2021
    Written 10 April 2021
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Ronnie R
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3 contributions
Lovely Colva beach
Aug 2023 • Family
Liked the beach, the atmosphere (though a bit crowded) and enjoyed food at Kentuckee (shack beside the beach). Much livelier than Varca beach. Sunset was really awesome.
Written 27 August 2023
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Thakur Sahab
Dalhousie, India70 contributions
Clean and Clear Beach
Aug 2023 • Friends
Goa's all the Beaches are clean and if there is too much crowd sometimes.

Hawkers are there everywhere but sell stuff too costly.
Written 8 August 2023
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HimalyanTrekker
Dalhousie, India63 contributions
Nice and Clean Beach
Aug 2023 • Friends
Nice and Clean beach but too much crowed. Visited here and enjoyed there are hawkers who sell stuff on beach also restaurant and shaks near around.
Written 5 August 2023
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tracy d
North Yorkshire, UK26 contributions
Dirty local dumping ground
Feb 2023 • Solo
Been to almost every beach in Goa from Far south to far north.
I have to agree it's a transportation hub to bring in the hordes from local area. Such a shame ghat the local people and other Indian tourist can't live the own piece of paradise. They just drop litter. And blame the government for not picking it up.., still clearly 100 yrs behind in mentality ! What a real shame they can't even clear the 10meters around their own beach huts!
Come on Indians it's your own country your desecrating
Written 3 August 2023
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Pratik Gandhi
Goa, India515 contributions
"Colva Beach: A Popular Destination with Stunning Sunsets, Water Sports, and Accessibility"
Mar 2023 • Family
Colva beach in South Goa has gained widespread popularity in recent years, drawing numerous tourists to its shores. With a variety of beach shacks and hotels, it has become a bustling hub for travelers. The beach itself boasts a stunning expanse of white sands; however, the detrimental effects of urbanization and high tourist footfall have resulted in the issue of litter and scattered trash. Nevertheless, Colva beach offers breathtaking sunsets that are truly mesmerizing to behold. Additionally, the convenience of ample parking just outside the beach makes it easily accessible for visitors. Furthermore, water sports enthusiasts will find plenty of options to indulge in thrilling activities, adding an exciting element to their beach experience.
Written 26 June 2023
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niluanu
Chennai (Madras), India587 contributions
Nice but Crowded
May 2023
Colva Beach is possibly the best known and most popular beach in South Goa. There are a lot of shacks, bars and facilities for water sports. However, the beach tends to be quite crowded and visitors do litter the place. There are a lot of shops a short walk away from the beach. There is also a state run hotel at the location
Written 26 May 2023
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curlySurrey
Surrey, UK183 contributions
Dirty beach
Jan 2023 • Couples
Avoid it. It is overcrowded & dirty. The worse thing is all the rubbish, visitors just drop their rubbish on the ground. The water ways around the area is used as a rubbish dump. I don't understand why people don't care about this lovely environment.
Written 16 February 2023
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Ajanta S
Bengaluru, India20 contributions
Foul smell, over crowded
Dec 2022 • Friends
At this moment, Colva lost its charm. There’s fishing and drying of those fishes happening just near the beach, hence not for tourists. Benaulim which is just 2 kms away is better than this one. Colva is the one, you can skip while in south Goa.
Written 2 February 2023
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Kilroy_Mariner
Mumbai, India636 contributions
Clean beach with activities
Jan 2023 • Family
Colva beach in South Goa is by far one of the cleanest beach.
Water / sand is clean.
There are lifeguards around too.
There are water sport activities viz parasailing, water ski, banana boat, ringo.
boat.
As is with all beaches, there are numerous shacks with loungers.
Written 29 January 2023
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Sanvi
Mumbai, India4 contributions
Nice
Dec 2022 • Family
Foul smelling..just near the beach..beach is beautiful.. must visited .. good parking.. beautiful coconut trees..
Written 29 December 2022
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