Dona Paula Beach

7 kms from Panaji. An idyllic picturesque spot. Command a fine view of the
Zuari river and Mormugao Harbour. Water scootering facilities are available
here. It is 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 old days was part of Oddavel. The Dona Paula bay is at the
place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian sea.
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. 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.
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