Location : Marmagoa,Goa.
Colva Beach
Renowned
as the longest beach in Goa and stretching upto a distance of twelve miles
of white sand on the Arabian Sea, the Colva beach lies in the village of
Colva, 24 km north of Panaji. The beach has the reputation of being the most
romantic beach in Goa. The annual festival held in the honour of Baby Jesus
in the month of October starting from the Catholic church brings many
tourists to the beach.
The brightness of the moon draws the ocean with its glowing fullness, while
the winds beat the waves along the white beach which turns out to be the
fisherman's feast during the full moon. The beach is the pride of the
Salcete and the only envy of Calangute beach in terms of natural beauty and
vivid imagery.
Beach Activities
Tourists coming to the Colva beach can have the pleasure of watching the
fisher man laying out the mackerels on the beach for drying. The small
fishing boats on the shores and in the middle of the sea hunting for the
fishes are a sight not to be forgotten. Sundays are meant for merry making
accompanied by dance.
The beach is full of stalls of sea foods open till late evenings for the
comfort of the visitors around. Colva is known for the bull fights it holds
in the open spaces that adds rhythms and excitement in the beach. Swimming,
fishing, rafting all can be done at ease in the beach with out any kind of
trouble. Apart from that, walking down the banks of the beach can be an
amazing experience. It is a time for praising the beauty of Goa, reminiscing
the personal memories of the past and planning for the future.
Nearby Attractions
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The Church of the Lady of Mercy - The simple church has a 17th
century history of the statue of Menino Jesus or Baby Jesus found in the
Sena river in Goa by father Bento ferraiera. The people of Goa started
believing that the statue had healing powers and slowly its fame grew
far and wide inviting large tourist to feel its uniqueness.
North
India States
