DONA PAULA BEACH
Popularly Known As: The Lover's Paradise
Water Sports: Water Scootering
Nearby Attractions: Marmagao Harbour
At the place where two of
Goa's famous rivers meet
the Arabian Sea is the secluded bay of Dona Paula with a fine view of the
Marmagao
Harbour. 7-km from Panjim,
nestled on the south side of the rocky, hammer-shaped headland that
divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, this former fishing village is
nowadays a commercialized resort. This is an idyllic spot to relax and
sunbathe. Water scootering facilities are also available over here.
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 Love Story
Named after Dona Paula de Menezes, this place is called the Lovers
Paradise due to a myth that has been attached to this place. According one
legend the Viceroy's daughter after facing objections from her family
about her love affair with a poor fisherman jumped of the cliff.
Another legend says that punished for captivating Francisco de Tavora,
the Count of Alvor with her charm the Viceroy's daughter was pushed off a
cliff to drown in the waters below. Her irrepressible spirit still
continues to haunt every visitor with legends of her lovers. She is even
supposed to have been seen emerging from moonlit waves wearing only a
pearl necklace. Water
Sports
Tranquil and blue, Dona Paula unravel the ultimate in aquatic sport and
fun.Dona Paula Sports Club, Dona Paula offers some of the best water
sports facilities to the sports enthusiasts including Water-scooter rides,
Motor-boat rides, etc. more...
HOW TO GET THERE
Road & By Ferry: Take a bus or motorcycle-taxi from Panjim or the ferry service from Marmagao. Buses to Miramar & Dona Paula leave every fifteen minutes from Panjim's Kadamba Bus Stand. One can also pick them up from the steamer jetty, and at various points along the waterfront.
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