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 Colva
Beach in Goa is an exotic beach with miles of sun drenched
powdery white sands, frothy waves lashing on the shores. This
beach in South Goa , is the biggest and best in South Goa.
Here you will find lines of coconut trees swaying in the gentle
breeze.
Colva Beach has tranquil surroundings and offers a quiet
retreat from the humdrum of the crowded beaches in Goa. This
beach has a tapered shoreline and it is considered safe for
swimming though sometimes you can face dangerous undertow.
You will find here at Colva Beach in Goa, fishermen drying
their nets in the sun, fishing boats filled with mackerel,tuna,crab,shrimp
etc.
You will find an array of hotels,restaurants,apartments,café
etc located away from the beach but at convenient distance
thus Colva Beach still maintains its serenity. Taste some
of the delectable Goan Cuisine here . You will find many stylish
up-market shops and antique shops here at Colva.
Benaulim beach, is just 2 km away from here, a secluded beach
which can be well visited while you come to Colva Beach.
The Colva beach, has 20kms of white sands with palm trees
swaying in the gentle sea breeze. Walking barefoot on this
beach is an experience in itself while you collect sea shells
as a memory of the Colva beach.
At Colva Beach , there is The Church of Our Lady of Mercy(1581)
It is dedicated to Menino Jesus . this idol of infant Jesus
was brought form Mozambique by Father Bento Ferraira. It was
believed to have miraculous healing power. When it was shifted
to seminary at Rachol , it was said that the power also disappeared.
When the new idol was brought , the diamond ring of the original
idol was placed on it , now again the idol is said to cure
miseries.
This church is often visited by the tourists, come here during
the annual festival , the Fame of Menino Jesus in October
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Colva Beach is at a distance of 40km from Panaji and the
Dabolim Airport is 69km away.There is a regular bus service
to Colva beach from Margao.
Goa-Travel.com conducts tour to Colva Beach, contact us for
more details.
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