Goa
South Goa Beach Stay at Colva and Benaulim
Beaches & Coastline
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitOct – Mar
PaceRelaxed
ThemesBeaches & Coastline
Starting From$395
Route Covered
Overnight stops in day order1Colva and Benaulim
Overview
A South Goa beach stay for four days and three nights in Colva and Benaulim, Goa, built around the long sands, two village churches and a morning in the Margao market. Dabolim airport is about 35 minutes away. It suits couples and families who want quiet days over nightlife, and October to March is the best time to go.
Who it suits
Couples and families who prefer quiet sands, village lanes and a market morning to nightlife and water-sports crowds
Highlights
Colva BeachFishing end of Colva BeachChurch of Our Lady of Mercy, ColvaMargao marketChurch of the Holy Spirit, MargaoBenaulim BeachGoa Chitra museum, BenaulimChurch of St John the Baptist, BenaulimBenaulim rosewood furnitureVarca BeachDolphin boat trips
Good to know
Monsoon
Beach facilities and many water sports usually stop from June to September, so the trip is best planned for October to MarchWeekends
Benaulim beach is calm on weekdays but busier on evenings and weekends, when local visitors arriveChurch dress
Cover shoulders and knees when visiting the churches at Colva, Margao and BenaulimBase
The hotel will be in Colva or Benaulim, which are under 2 km apart; the choice is made with the operatorDay-by-Day Itinerary
Highlights
- First walk on the beach
Arrive at Dabolim and settle in at Colva and Benaulim
- 1Meet your driver at Goa International Airport, Dabolim
- 2Drive south to the Colva and Benaulim shore, about 21 to 24 km
- 3Check in and rest
- 4If time allows, a first walk on the sand before dinner
Goa International Airport, Dabolim to Colva and Benaulim, ~21 km, ~35 mins
Highlights
- Colva fishing shore
- Church of Our Lady of Mercy
- Margao market
- Church of the Holy Spirit, Margao
Colva's fishing shore, its church and the Margao market
- 1Early walk to the fishing end of Colva Beach to see the boats and the catch laid out
- 2Visit the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and the Menino Jesus statue
- 3Drive about 6 km to Margao for the market and the Church of the Holy Spirit
- 4Return to the coast for a free afternoon and evening
Colva to Margao and back, ~12 km, about 10 to 15 mins each way
Highlights
- Benaulim Beach
- Goa Chitra museum
- Church of St John the Baptist
- Varca Beach
- Dolphin boat trip (optional)
Benaulim village, Goa Chitra and the Varca shore
- 1Walk the quiet stretch of Benaulim Beach
- 2Visit the Goa Chitra museum of rural Goan life and see the village's rosewood craft
- 3Stop at the Church of St John the Baptist on the hill
- 4Drive about 5 km south to Varca for the fishing boats and dark rocks
- 5Optional dolphin boat trip in season, arranged on request
Benaulim to Varca and back, ~10 km, about 10 mins each way
Highlights
- Last beach walk
Last beach morning and departure
- 1Breakfast and a final walk on the sand if your flight time allows
- 2Check out
- 3Drive to Goa International Airport, Dabolim, about 35 minutes away
Colva and Benaulim to Goa International Airport, Dabolim, ~21 km, ~35 mins
Starting from$395Twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights.
Indicative — varies with season and hotel category.
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Trip Facts
Activity LevelEasy. Beach walks and short strolls at the churches, the museum and the market, with no climbing or trekking.
What to PackLight cotton clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, a sun hat and sandals, plus a cover-up for church visits and a light rain layer if you travel near the monsoon months.
Local CustomsDress modestly in churches and keep beachwear for the beach. Photography rules vary from site to site, so ask your driver or guide before using a camera inside. Ask your hotel about the day's sea conditions before swimming.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
3 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels, twin sharingDaily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeingAirport pick-up and drop-off at Goa International Airport, DabolimEnglish-speaking guide for the Colva and Margao dayEntrance fees for the sites listed
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastDolphin boat trips, water sports and other optional activitiesCamera and video fees at some sitesTips and personal expenses
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