Dona Paula - a pretty resort, often called the "lovers' paradise", is 7 km from Panaji, the capital of the state. It is here that the two famous Goa rivers flow into the Arabian Sea, creating a quaint but very picturesque landscape.
The beach got its name in honor of Dona Paula de Menezes, the daughter of the vice governor, who, according to legend, rushed from the cliff, when she was separated from his beloved fisherman, Gaspar Diaz. The legend says that sometimes, in full moonlight, Dona-Paula appears on the surface of the waves, dressed only in one pearl necklace. Perhaps it is this romantic tradition that attracts so many tourists to this beach, which, by the way, "lit up" not in one Indian film.
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How to get to Dona Paula
The nearest railway station in Karmali is 15 km from the resort. From the capital of the state of Panaji, buses leave every 15 minutes, you can also easily find a taxi.
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Climate
The best time to visit the resort is from October May, from June to September, rains are frequent here. May - the warmest month, with an average temperature of +30 ° C, January - the coldest - +25 ° C.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Dona Paula
The resort is the National Oceanographic Institute of India, which is very open an interesting Marine Biological Museum. In a half-kilometer from it is another attraction - the house of the governor himself and the grave of his daughter - Dona Paula de Menezes. From there you can enjoy stunning views of the coast and Fort Aguada
10 km from the resort is the oldest church in Goa - Reis Magos. Also nearby, on island Chorao (Chorаo) in 9 km from a beach there is an interesting bird sanctuary Salim Ali.
In Dona-paul one of the best sports clubs of Goa where it is possible to be engaged in literally any kinds of water sports is opened. Dona Paula Sports Club offers: water scooters, motor boats, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing, water toboggan, fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and yachting. In November, even a bright water sport festival is held here, with chic performances and competitions. Photo by Don-Paula (9)