The wonders of Colva Beach
Located in the south of Goa, Colva Beach is among the longest beaches in the entire world. One of India’s own favourite beaches, Colva is often flooded with eager locals on the weekends, in addition to the vast number of tourists who come at all times of year.
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From November to May, Colva is blessed with dozens of pop-up seafood restaurants along the beach. For budget tourists, beach shack restaurants offer sumptuous steaks, pasta dishes and delicious variations of Goan prawn curry.
Popular water sports in Colva are jet skiing and speed boat riding. Speed boating is a fun group activity which allows you to explore the beautiful Colva beach coastline with friends and family, in groups of up to six people.
Sightseeing favourites
Nossa Senhora de Merces – Our Lady of Mercy – Church is a famous and historical Colva church. With much religious significance, the church is well known for its statue of the baby Jesus which is placed at the altar; rumoured to have gifting powers, the statue attracts many visitors and was discovered in 1640 off the coast of Mozambique by Fr. Ferreira who brought it to the church in 1648.
To a backdrop of excited crowds and Konkani music, you can watch bullfights in Colva anytime from October to the end of May. Taking place in the old rice fields, the bullfights are a fun local tradition that offers tourists a taste of Goan culture.
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A holiday destination like no other, Colva Beach is a must-see attraction that doesn’t disappoint. lastminute.com holidays to India make it easy and affordable to treat yourself to a stress free holiday in the sun. With so many fun activities and cultural experiences to take in, the beauty of Colva Beach won’t be forgotten by tourists after their visit.