Colva with its virgin white sands, palm fringed, and sun drenched beach, is the most loved beach of Goans. Its leafy outlying 'Vaddos', or wards are pleasant enough, dotted with colonial style villas and ramshackle fishing huts. The beachfront is
around a central roundabout.
Colva is a pleasant and convenient place to stay. Swimming is relatively safe while the sand, at least away from the beachfront, is spotless and scattered with beautiful shells.
The church in Colva is famous for its annual religious event - Fama of Menino Jesus (Child Jesus) - since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa’s most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion at Colva.
While taking a stroll on the Colva Beach, silver carpets of Bangdde (mackerels) can be viewed shimmering on the golden sands for drying. Fishermen’s motor trawlers can be seen anchored in a line offshore.
Tourists - Indian and foreigners, as well as locals - can be seen in colorful dresses, coming either for a walk or ‘for a change of air’. Many tourists can be seen having a sunbath on the golden sands of Colva.
The trinket stalls and the drink stands on the golden sands under the moonlight make the evening on the Colva Beach utterly romantic.
