Khola Beach
Khola Beach
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Compass12993083766
3 contributions
Mar 2023
Amazing beauty from atop the hill before coming down to the real beach. A totally non commercial beach with natural rocks and beauty. There is a small lagoon where one can rent a kayak for two hundred a person. The lagoon is not more than 4 ft deep at the deepest point. Be aware since there are many people who are there for the heck of it, and don't care if their actions are hurting other people while trying to kayak.
The directions to this place are a bit confusing - and we took the route directly to the hilltop where one can use about 110+ stairs to climb down to the beach. So, when coming from Varca or Cabo De Rama fort, the roads becomes very narrow and there a crossing that shows Cola Beach sign (we did not take that, as that requires one to get fleeced by the jeep wallas) and instead mapped Cola Beach Road and reached a spot in the middle of the road, where there is a perpendicular rocky road towards Cola Beach. Don't worry the road is a little bumpy - but going slow will get to the spot. It is about 600 mtrs from the road to the Cola Beach, and jut follow the path. Try using a large wheel based vehicle or SUV.
We sat for at least 4 hrs at the Blue Lagoon restaurant and ordered many different items to eat and drink and the quality was great. Avoid ordering cold coffee, as they are not aware how to make that - rest all tandoori and fried items were good.
There are some cottages available for rental stay as well and the location seems awesome. Try those as well...
The directions to this place are a bit confusing - and we took the route directly to the hilltop where one can use about 110+ stairs to climb down to the beach. So, when coming from Varca or Cabo De Rama fort, the roads becomes very narrow and there a crossing that shows Cola Beach sign (we did not take that, as that requires one to get fleeced by the jeep wallas) and instead mapped Cola Beach Road and reached a spot in the middle of the road, where there is a perpendicular rocky road towards Cola Beach. Don't worry the road is a little bumpy - but going slow will get to the spot. It is about 600 mtrs from the road to the Cola Beach, and jut follow the path. Try using a large wheel based vehicle or SUV.
We sat for at least 4 hrs at the Blue Lagoon restaurant and ordered many different items to eat and drink and the quality was great. Avoid ordering cold coffee, as they are not aware how to make that - rest all tandoori and fried items were good.
There are some cottages available for rental stay as well and the location seems awesome. Try those as well...
Written 5 April 2023
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Sato_Sima
Russia32 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
The cove is gorgeous. There are three hotels - dwarka (expensive, rich, no strangers allowed in the restaurant), solneca (great rooms, medium food) and blue lagoon resort - nice rooms, chic food and service, caring staff.
Booked directly, we were given a discount and made a cheap airport transfer.
Lived like paradise, perfect beach without cows and dogs not aggressive.
Dogs can bark at night, all in a rustic way.
The sea is complicated - rocks. But there are no waves in three rows. The sand is perfectly fine, clean.
The road to the site is scary. Only an SUV will drive, a regular car on rocks like this is pathetic to kill. There are no shops, you can ask the blue lagoon to order something from the agon. Agonda - 30 minutes by taxi, great shopping and plenty of restaurants. But the blue lagoons are beautifully fed, there's no better way, the fish are great and the food is delicious.
For a honeymoon, the perfect place, just relaxing is super good too. Introvert corner.
Local communication like areel and stuff doesn't work at all, jungle around. Just the wi fi hotel.
The jungle is slowly being cut down, hotels are being built - while there is still peace and beauty I advise you to visit.
Booked directly, we were given a discount and made a cheap airport transfer.
Lived like paradise, perfect beach without cows and dogs not aggressive.
Dogs can bark at night, all in a rustic way.
The sea is complicated - rocks. But there are no waves in three rows. The sand is perfectly fine, clean.
The road to the site is scary. Only an SUV will drive, a regular car on rocks like this is pathetic to kill. There are no shops, you can ask the blue lagoon to order something from the agon. Agonda - 30 minutes by taxi, great shopping and plenty of restaurants. But the blue lagoons are beautifully fed, there's no better way, the fish are great and the food is delicious.
For a honeymoon, the perfect place, just relaxing is super good too. Introvert corner.
Local communication like areel and stuff doesn't work at all, jungle around. Just the wi fi hotel.
The jungle is slowly being cut down, hotels are being built - while there is still peace and beauty I advise you to visit.
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Written 5 December 2024
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purrdy13
Trowbridge, UK401 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We had a tuk tuk drives us to the steps which in itself was an experience as the road is very dusty and uneven. The steps down to beach are steep but solid, wear trainers rather than flip flops.
Beach was incredible so clean and breathtaking. We were lucky as tide was out so we could swim. There was a small lagoon where people were kayaking. At the bottom of the steps is a small cafe food was good and not expensive and they have toilet which they charge 10 rupees to use.
There are 2 resorts offering sea view cottages or tents to rent which looked very inviting.
We were there for 3 hours which was plenty to enjoy this stunning beach.
Beach was incredible so clean and breathtaking. We were lucky as tide was out so we could swim. There was a small lagoon where people were kayaking. At the bottom of the steps is a small cafe food was good and not expensive and they have toilet which they charge 10 rupees to use.
There are 2 resorts offering sea view cottages or tents to rent which looked very inviting.
We were there for 3 hours which was plenty to enjoy this stunning beach.
Written 3 March 2023
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Juliet D
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
This place needs a lot of work. The steps leading down to the shacks are dangerous and there is little sign this is going to change. The steps into the beach are now mended but still precarious. There is no hot water for guests which was disappointing after yoga sessions. Guys mend the stairs, make your guests and staff safe and above all allow your guests the joy of a hot shower.
That said. The staff are so sweet, kind and gentle. The food is so delicious and simple but the drinks are limited. Just water or tea or coffee. No sodas and no beer wine or spirits. I missed cold sodas alcohol I didn’t mind about. Some may.
The yoga platform was gorgeous as was Fenella Lindsell’s classes @yoga forever. The mats, bricks and bolsters were okish perhaps take your own.
The sea is like swimming in salty warm chocolate and it was so lovely to be next to and under the palm trees with the crows and nature in general. Bugs were present but manageable.
Yoga with the owner Pardeishi was amazing and authentic.
Massage with Ram was the most amazing experience. Ram cares and wants you to have the best Ayurvedic experience with beautiful healing oils he goes in deep working hard to heal your muscles and joints.
This is a great authentic wonderful place to stay with fee people to share the beach with however work needs to be done on the stairs leading down the hill and steps leading to the beach and to making sure guests have hot water.
But food, service, yoga, beach and massage are first class. With those small tweaks this place could be the paradise we all are searching for.
That said. The staff are so sweet, kind and gentle. The food is so delicious and simple but the drinks are limited. Just water or tea or coffee. No sodas and no beer wine or spirits. I missed cold sodas alcohol I didn’t mind about. Some may.
The yoga platform was gorgeous as was Fenella Lindsell’s classes @yoga forever. The mats, bricks and bolsters were okish perhaps take your own.
The sea is like swimming in salty warm chocolate and it was so lovely to be next to and under the palm trees with the crows and nature in general. Bugs were present but manageable.
Yoga with the owner Pardeishi was amazing and authentic.
Massage with Ram was the most amazing experience. Ram cares and wants you to have the best Ayurvedic experience with beautiful healing oils he goes in deep working hard to heal your muscles and joints.
This is a great authentic wonderful place to stay with fee people to share the beach with however work needs to be done on the stairs leading down the hill and steps leading to the beach and to making sure guests have hot water.
But food, service, yoga, beach and massage are first class. With those small tweaks this place could be the paradise we all are searching for.
Written 26 November 2023
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pankaj verma
Ponda, India14 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This beach is comes one of the best beach in south goa….
the honeymoon cottage very front of beach is wonderful view from the room….
Only one shack is available in the beach but that is good and food was really tasty, prices are quite high but there is no other choice….
If you come with the four wheeler so please keep in mind the low hight sedans are not access-able please don’t try to enter after fencing point otherwise you will stuck in between and there is only one way for incoming and outgoing which is very undulated and risky.
So park your vehicle around 800m away from beach near fence area and you can easily track the beach.
If you are going with the bikes then you can reach out till near the beach.
You can enjoy here with freshly coconut water with your fav drinks 😊.
This place is very peaceful and silent place you will enjoy only the sea waves sounds…
There is a small lake where you and your kids can swim coz the sea waves are too high and here.
the honeymoon cottage very front of beach is wonderful view from the room….
Only one shack is available in the beach but that is good and food was really tasty, prices are quite high but there is no other choice….
If you come with the four wheeler so please keep in mind the low hight sedans are not access-able please don’t try to enter after fencing point otherwise you will stuck in between and there is only one way for incoming and outgoing which is very undulated and risky.
So park your vehicle around 800m away from beach near fence area and you can easily track the beach.
If you are going with the bikes then you can reach out till near the beach.
You can enjoy here with freshly coconut water with your fav drinks 😊.
This place is very peaceful and silent place you will enjoy only the sea waves sounds…
There is a small lake where you and your kids can swim coz the sea waves are too high and here.
Written 14 July 2021
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Avinash Subramanian
11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
While we had explored most of the regular South Goa beaches in our earlier travels, this time decided to visit Cola beach (near Palolem)
Parked our self drive rental car at a open field park near a shop where a dozen beaten down Boleros, Scorpios were parked. For a 100 Rs. per person shared fare or a Rs.500 entire vehicle fare by an experienced local driver, we get treated to a royal 2km off roading experience down a steep hill which needs to be experienced (not for the faint hearted). An excellent drive for someone who wants to test man/machine skills of their own 4x4 SUV
The journey ends down 100 steps to an exclusive beach cum lagoon, where words fail to describe it's beauty
With a chest high freshwater lagoon dotted with palm trees and lush mountains, the family enjoyed 2 hours of kayaking and full immersion in this heavenly bliss
There is a shack with a loo attached and refreshments for a spot of drinks and food down at the beach
Goa does throw up a few surprises and this was indeed a very welcoming break
Parked our self drive rental car at a open field park near a shop where a dozen beaten down Boleros, Scorpios were parked. For a 100 Rs. per person shared fare or a Rs.500 entire vehicle fare by an experienced local driver, we get treated to a royal 2km off roading experience down a steep hill which needs to be experienced (not for the faint hearted). An excellent drive for someone who wants to test man/machine skills of their own 4x4 SUV
The journey ends down 100 steps to an exclusive beach cum lagoon, where words fail to describe it's beauty
With a chest high freshwater lagoon dotted with palm trees and lush mountains, the family enjoyed 2 hours of kayaking and full immersion in this heavenly bliss
There is a shack with a loo attached and refreshments for a spot of drinks and food down at the beach
Goa does throw up a few surprises and this was indeed a very welcoming break
Written 3 April 2023
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Vahid Rashedi
Tehran, Iran240 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Cola Beach beckons with its pristine golden sands, adorned by imposing volcanic boulders, all set against the enchanting backdrop of lush, towering forested hills. A visit to this hidden gem is an absolute must. As you stroll along Cola Beach, you'll find yourself drawn to a unique spot where a tranquil river gracefully meets the sea. This serene location is known as the Blue Lagoon, also referred to as the Emerald Lagoon, and it's the perfect place for a serene kayak adventure.
Written 8 October 2023
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Veerbhan T
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India16 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Not recommend if you are going with small kids as you have to take steps to reach beach and those steps are not smooth.
You can not go inside beach to enjoy, only enjoy its beauty and take pics. If you are a beach smimmer then go inside the beach.
There is a small lagoon where you can swim and do kayaking. We paid 500/- for a kayaking for 50mins.
You can not go inside beach to enjoy, only enjoy its beauty and take pics. If you are a beach smimmer then go inside the beach.
There is a small lagoon where you can swim and do kayaking. We paid 500/- for a kayaking for 50mins.
Written 21 November 2023
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Skinnyrib30
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom25 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We had a recommendation from people we met in Patnem that Cola Beach was a must go place to go for sunset and food.
We jumped on the Royal Enfield and headed over late afternoon.
Whether it was high expectations from what we had been told we are not sure but there were a few things they omitted to point out to us.
Firstly Cola Beach Road on Google maps looks like a circular road. When we got onto it one part of the road didn't exist. To use to the term road is a bit of poetic licence as its not only a sandy dirty track, but it's so bumpy with step hills that the motorbike struggled with people. I wouldn't have wanted to do it on a scooter with smaller wheels although others did. Cars were also trying to get to the car park above the beach blocking up the track.
When we finally arrived, covered in red dust from the track we walked down onto the beach to enjoy a swim before sunset. The beach is really small with lots of rocks above and below the water and with rough waves we decided not to go in. Our looked like one of the two restaurants was preparing for a wedding so in the end we decided to give up and head to Agonda for sunset and food.
It is a beautiful small secluded beach but its really hard work getting there (no Rickshaws would go on the track) if you don't have a bike.
And for safety I would swim bin the lagoon behind the beach as the rocks would make it quite dangerous for swimming in the sea.
We jumped on the Royal Enfield and headed over late afternoon.
Whether it was high expectations from what we had been told we are not sure but there were a few things they omitted to point out to us.
Firstly Cola Beach Road on Google maps looks like a circular road. When we got onto it one part of the road didn't exist. To use to the term road is a bit of poetic licence as its not only a sandy dirty track, but it's so bumpy with step hills that the motorbike struggled with people. I wouldn't have wanted to do it on a scooter with smaller wheels although others did. Cars were also trying to get to the car park above the beach blocking up the track.
When we finally arrived, covered in red dust from the track we walked down onto the beach to enjoy a swim before sunset. The beach is really small with lots of rocks above and below the water and with rough waves we decided not to go in. Our looked like one of the two restaurants was preparing for a wedding so in the end we decided to give up and head to Agonda for sunset and food.
It is a beautiful small secluded beach but its really hard work getting there (no Rickshaws would go on the track) if you don't have a bike.
And for safety I would swim bin the lagoon behind the beach as the rocks would make it quite dangerous for swimming in the sea.
Written 26 February 2020
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Alexandra G
Scotland, UK18 contributions
Feb 2020
We arrived by boat from Agonda which was an easy journey. The beach is unspoilt and very clean. There seemed to be 3 restaurants surrounding the beach, elevated on the rocks. We ate at a small one on the left side of the beach and it was very good and inexpensive with very nice smiling staff. Thefresh water laoon is a delight to swim in and very safe for young and old alike.
Written 1 March 2020
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Is Cola beach open.. We are planning to come next week with kids. Driving and coming. Help me how feasible it is for kids to walk. Till how long car goes.
Written 23 October 2022
there is quite a walk to get to Cola Beach, it is ok. But you can also take motorcycle or a jeep that can drive you there-which will be much easier and faster.
the private car leaves you 30 minutes walk fro the beach.
Then you can pay for a jeep to drive you there.
Written 3 November 2022
In one of the recent review, it is mentioned that we have to park our 4 wheeler up and can take a local jeep to go to cola beach which costs Rs. 100 PP. Can someone please let me know - 1) Where exactly is the parking for four wheelers from where we can hire a local jeep? 2) How far is the cola beach from car parking and is it an easy hike or steep downhill/uphill hike? 3) Can we get jeep from the parking lot early in the morning i.e. somewhere around 8 AM? 4) Are the jeeps readily available while coming back, or we have to fix return timing with jeep driver while going to the beach itself?
Written 4 January 2022
1. You can park near SBI ATM near cola gram panchayat office , however it's not paid parking facility
2.apprx 4 km
3. Road was in real bad shape . Not really down hill but it's fulloff stones n red earth. Bad to drive. Experience driver can take own vehicle also but better to hire local vehicle. Vehicle can be available locally need to check with local once u go thr. U may try to walk to beach as many russian seen walking to beach.
4.we did fix our return pickup time wt driver , as network is an issue to call n book for return.
Enjoy your day.
Written 6 January 2022
Hi, we went in March and there were two shacks, the one we went to was right near the steps as you come down to the beach. Unfortunately I don't know if they will still be open in May.
Written 14 May 2019
Is this beach bikini friendly for Indian woman?
Written 18 June 2018
hi nheath
did you book this while in goa or did you pre book it in the uk
thanks
mike
Written 3 June 2018
hi
i was wondering who you booked your glamping trip with as i am going back to goa next march and i booked a boat trip this year while i was there which was amazing using johns boat tours , im thinking of using them again for coal beach but i cant find any reviews by anyone who has used them.
so im looking at who else does trips to coal so any help would be appreciated
thanks
mike garry
Written 3 June 2018
We drove there ,,, but my mates got a boat there and they negotiated a rate with the boat man , it’s better to boat , it ,, Lisa
Written 7 July 2018
I am staying at Colva beach but want to visit Cola beach with my family for a day trip. Are restaurants available for day visitors? What about changing rooms?
Written 9 April 2018
found one public restaurant, it has one toilet , no changing rooms found, and its not crowd beach, you can manage it beach side also
Written 11 April 2018
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