Listed as one of the top 25 beaches of India in TripAdvisor's 2016 Travellers' Choice awards, Cola beach is located along a private bay, boasting a dense backdrop of pretty coconut groves, providing shade from the heat of the midday sun. One of the easiest ways to access the beach is by taking a boat from Agonda and arranging for the driver to pick you up later in the day. This avoids a rather tricky trek down to the sand if you approach the beach on foot.

Another of Cola Beach’s primary attractions is its role as the host of our special Maharaja Nights overnight excursion. Handmade safari tents sit prettily on the sand beneath the palm trees, your home for the night after spending the day dipping into the cool water, trying your hand at some fishing and enjoying some of the best authentic Goan cuisine of your trip.