The oldest and largest of South Goa's beach resorts, Colva is
marked by 'Vaddos', or wards, colonial style villas and dilapidated
fishing huts. The beachfront is studded with concrete hotels, souvenir
stalls and snack bars. Swimming is safer here and away from the crowded
beachfront, one can find clean and soft sands strewn with beautiful
shells. Young package tourists have added new attractions to Colva's
nightlife, the major ones being in the dunes south of the beachfront
area, especially, ones with big MTV satellite screens and floor-smashing
music and the late night watering holes. He dance floors are as popular
among the tourists as the cool breeze and the dancing sea waves on the
beach.
