|
Dona Paula is 7 km from Panaji near the rocky point
between the Mandovi and the Zuari is Dona Paula, a secluded bay with a
fine view of the Marmagao harbour. This is an idyllic spot to relax and
sunbathe. Water scootering facilities available. On the northern
banks of the River Zuari, a little away to tie south east of Cabo, lies a
large escarpment with a bay and two small beaches which in the olden days
was part of Oddavel. At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet
the Arabian sea is the Dona Paula bay. Named after Dona Paula de
 Menezes, this place is called the Lovers Paradise due to a myth
which has been attached to this place. At the place where two of Goa's
famous rivers meet the Arabian sea is the Dona Paula bay. Named after Dona
Paula de Menezes, this place is called the Lovers Paradise due to a
myth which has been attached to this place.
History
Dona Paula takes its name from a
viceroy's daughter who threw herself off the cliff, when refused
permission to marry a local fisherman. Located 9kms south west of Goa's
capital, Panaji. Dona Paula divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries and
provides pleasant views of Marmagao, the port city of Goa. Due to its
proximity to the capital Panaji, Dona Paula is a popular stop for the
sight seeing tours. This has lead to mushrooming of hotels in and around
Dona Paula. There are boating facilities for those who dare to venture in
the waters. The official residence of the Governor of Goa, Known as Cabo
Raj Bhavan is situated on the westernmost tip of Dona Paula. Along the
road leading to this place lies the ruins of the small military cemetery
the British built at their brief occupation of the Cabo, to deter the
French from invading Goa
A final note, please treat these lovely beaches as
your backyard and keep them clean. We have lost innumerable natural
resources to our own be
| Best Time to
Visit |
As of its pleasant climate,
Dona Paula can be visited at any time of the year. However, tourists
should beware the heavy rainfall between June and October.
The best time of the year to visit this area is
between September and
March. |
Travel Information
Nearest
airport: Dabolim 33kms.
Nearest Town: Panaji
9kms.
Nearest Railway station: Karmali 15kms.
|
