Located
just about 7-km From Panaji, North Goa city is the the Lover's
Paradise, Dona Paula Beach. The nearby tourist attraction
is Marmagoa Harbour. Water scootering is the best thing to do
at this place.
The
place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea is
the bay of Dona Paula with a very good view of the Marmagao
Harbour. 7-km from Panjim, situated on the south side of the,
hammer-shaped headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi, is
this fishing village which is a commercial resort. This is a spot
to sunbathe and relax. Water scootering is a very common sport
at this beach.
The
residence of the Governor of Goa, which is known as Cabo Raj Bhavan
is situated here on the westernmost side of Dona Paula.
Along the roadside which leads to this place lies the remains
of the military cemetery built by the British at their brief occupation
of the Cabo, to stop France from invading Goa.
ABOUT
LOVERS PARADISE:
This place is called the Lovers Paradise, due to a myth attached
to this place. It is said that the Viceroy's daughter after objections
from her family regarding her love affair with a poor fisherman
jumped off the Cliff.
WATER
SCOOTERING:
Dona Paula is very famous for sea sport and fun. Dona Paula
Sports Club, has some of the best water sports facilities to the
sports lovers including Water-scootering, Motor-boating, etc.
HOW
TO REACH THERE:
A bus or motorcycle-taxi from Panjim or the service by ferry from
Marmagao is the best way to reach this place. One can get Buses
to Miramar & Dona Paula at regular intervals from Panjim's
Kadamba Bus Stand.
