Colva & Benaulim Goa, India Holidays
Colva & Benaulim
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The most popular beaches in South Goa — a long, beautiful stretch of sand with a relaxed, local atmosphere
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Flight Time
9–10h from London
Best Time
November to February
Country
Goa, India
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Colva & Benaulim Holiday Guide
Colva and Benaulim are the most popular beaches in South Goa — a long, beautiful stretch of golden sand with a relaxed, local atmosphere, excellent seafood and less tourist development than North Goa. The Leela Goa is the finest luxury resort in South Goa.
The best time to visit is November to February. We search across Travelpack, Emirates Holidays and JTA Holidays for the best deals.
Popular Areas in Colva & Benaulim
Average Temperatures
Jan
31°C
Feb
32°C
Mar
33°C
Apr
34°C
May
33°C
Jun
30°C
Jul
28°C
Aug
28°C
Sep
29°C
Oct
30°C
Nov
31°C
Dec
31°C
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The highlights, experiences and local knowledge that make Colva & Benaulim one of the finest destinations in Goa, India.
Colva Beach
Colva beach is the most popular in South Goa — a long, wide stretch of golden sand with calm water, a relaxed atmosphere and a good selection of beach shacks and restaurants. The beach is less crowded than North Goa and has a more local, authentic character.
Benaulim Beach
Benaulim beach, 2km south of Colva, is quieter and more relaxed than Colva — a beautiful stretch of sand with fewer tourists and a more authentic Goan atmosphere. The beach is popular with local Goans and has a genuine, unspoilt character.
Seafood Restaurants
Colva and Benaulim have excellent seafood restaurants — fresh fish, lobster, crab and prawns at very reasonable prices. The local Goan cuisine — fish curry rice, prawn balchão, crab xacuti — is excellent. The beach shacks are informal and atmospheric.
Water Sports
Colva has good water sports — jet skiing, parasailing and banana boat rides are available on the beach. The conditions are good from November to March. The water sports at Colva are less developed than North Goa but are excellent for a relaxed beach holiday.
Benaulim Village
Benaulim village, behind the beach, is one of the most charming in South Goa — a traditional Goan village with beautiful Portuguese colonial houses, a lovely church and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. The village is excellent for cycling and walking.
Margao
Margao, 10 minutes from Colva, is the commercial capital of South Goa — a lively, authentic Goan town with an excellent market, beautiful colonial architecture and the finest selection of local restaurants in South Goa. The Margao market is the best place to buy fresh produce, spices and local goods.
Leela Goa
The Leela Goa, on the beach between Colva and Benaulim, is the finest luxury resort in South Goa — a beautiful property with exceptional facilities, a world-class spa and direct beach access. It is the best luxury accommodation in South Goa.
Boat Trips
Boat trips from Colva to the offshore islands and dolphin watching excursions are available. The snorkelling at the offshore reefs is good. Dolphin watching trips are popular and sightings are common.
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