Colva beach lies about 39kms from Panaji and 6 km west of Margao at Salecete district. It is the most crowded beach in the South Goa circuit. The warm and calm sea beach is a visitors paradise with 40km of uninterrupted white and golden sand fringed with coconut palms. Here you can get a moped for rent. The water is safe for swimming. The beach is equipped with all modern amenities like air-conditioned resort complexes, tourist cottages, discos, bar shacks, seashell artifact stalls, refreshment stalls, eateries and guest houses. The Church of Our Lady Of Mercy famed for the miracle statue of Menino Jesus (Child Jesus) is located here.