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.

A secluded bay situated on the Arabian Sea, the Dona Paula Beach is one of the most sought after beaches in Goa. A meeting point of the Zuari and Mandov rivers the Dona Paula Beach, once a silent village today is one of the most commercialized areas of Goa. An ideal holiday spot for tourists and locals alike this beach is also known as the Lovers Paradise. Named after the daughter of one of the viceroy’s of India Dona Paula de Menzes, who jumped off the cliff because she was not permitted to marry a local fisherman, this beach is haunted by mysticism and divine beauty.
A tourist’s paradise the Dona Paula Beach is famous for its seaside shopping, sunbathing, water sports and food shacks.

Dona Paula Beach- Leisure activities
This beach is one of the most happening beaches of Goa because of the various water sports facilities offered here. Kayaking, motorboat riding, windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing, toboggan ski-biscuit, yachting, skibob, sports fishing, snorkeling and harpoon fishing are some of the leisure activities you can indulge into at the Dona Paula Beach

Dona Paula Beach – How to reach
Well connected by air and road Goa is easily accessible from all parts of the country. The nearest airport is Dabolim and the nearest railway station is Karmali. Situated at just about 7 kms from Panjim, the Dona Paula Beach can be reached easily by bus. Buses to Dona Paula Beach leave at every 15 minutes from the Panjim's Kadamba Bus Stand.

Dona Paula Beach – Where to Stay
Offering a host of hotels, resorts and beach side huts the Dona Paula Beach boasts of a number of accommodation options. There is ample shelter for the budget tourists too in the form of houses that may be rented in the village.


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