Colvale

Colvale is a small village separated from Pernem Taluka by the Chapora
river. Though it has no beach, many visitors go there to admire the beauty
of the river. The river is a great source of income especially to the fisher
folk. During low tide in the dry season, plenty of shellfish are found along
empty spaces of the river. The shells of cockles are burnt in a special
furnace and brought to Mapusa where they are in a great demand for the
whitewashing of houses. Besides fishing, there are many toddy tappers here.
Toddy from the trees is used to make fine vinegar that is used in cooking.
Toddy is mostly used for making jaggery and is preferred dot the jaggery of
sugar cane.