Colomb Beach in Goa is located in a small horseshoe-shaped bay between the Palolem and Patnem beaches. This is one of the most remote seashores of South Goa. This vicinity is very appropriate for those who decide to spend their vacation trips quietly and solitarily and for those who are fond of privateness and remedy of small spaces. It is about 50 km from Margao city.
Colomb Beach in Goa is also regarded as Colomb Bay, it is a picture-perfect little fishing village, which is located at the north quit of Patnem beach, in south Goa around a small lagoon.
For most of the year, close and sleepy community of fishermen things change come November every year when locals pass out of their homes and hire them to households of foreigners, seaside huts and eating places get rebuilt and the visitor season begins.
The Beach is covered with sand of rich golden colour with some splashes of black stones, most of which are places in the water. From three sides the beach is surrounded with rock formations of different peculiar shapes and sparse vegetation. The landscape is complemented with several tall palm trees. The entrance into the Arabian Sea is slow, stage-by-stage; the water near the shore is shallow, there are almost no undercurrents.
One of the most interesting Colomb Beach sightseeing is a special unique rock called Pandava’s drum. Pandavas are Indian epic heroes, two brothers-warriors. If you throw a stone into the rock and hit a certain place, you can hear the sound very similar to the sound of the drum.
Colomb beach in Goa is preferred by young families and long-term travelers alike. A lovely safe bathing, clean, yet alternative vibe, and very friendly community make this beautiful place Cololmb Beach, quiet haven in south Goa a completely relaxing beach holiday destination. Colomb Beach in Goa boasts some lovely and delicious dining options, like the predominantly Kashmiri restaurant at the Magic View, Secret Garden, Europe-run Kala Bahia, and the ever-popular Boom Shankar and Laguna Vista.
The northern end of the bay is bordered by Neptune’s Point, the rocky outcrop that separates Colomb from Palolem beach. Neptune’s Point is home to the famous Silent Noise weekly headphone parties, also to some other favorite resorts and restaurants.
Best Time to visit Colomb Beach
The most favorable time to visit Colomb Beach is winter. Summers are too scorching as the mercury soars up to 40 degrees Celsius. In monsoons, heavy rains are observed. The beach can get precarious due to high waves and water sports are not safe. October to March is the best time to visit Colomb Beach. The temperature lingers between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Winters are mild with balmy weather. If you want some peace in this serene place, then the early morning is most suitable when the beach is almost empty. However, if you want to witness the actual life in Goa, late night is the best time when local people throng the pubs or bars and have whale of a time.
Accommodation in Colomb Beach
The accommodation here is represented mainly by hats-houses which you can find plenty of on the Beach. Not so many nice comfortable guest-houses can be found here: nearly all of them are placed in some distance from the shore. Few cafes and restaurants are oriented mainly onto Indian cuisine dishes. So if you are a big fan of European cuisine or prefer traditional dishes than you’ve better to go to the nearest city and take a snack in some restaurant there. Colomb Beach resort has comfortable and cute Bhakti Kutir eco-tourism complex placed here. The whole complex is built of natural local construction materials and suggests its visitors and guests an organic tasty food to try.
