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Dona Paula Beach
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.
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.
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