Dona Paula Beach - 7 kms from Panaji. An idyllic picturesque spot. Command a fine view of the Zuari river and Mormugao Harbour. This is an idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. Water scootering facilities are also available over here. The Dona Paula bay is at the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian sea.

Named after Dona Paula de Menezes, this place is called the Lovers Paradise due to a myth which has been attached to this place. Named after Dona Paula de Menezes, Dona Paula Beach is referred to as Lovers Paradise due to a myth that has been attached to this place and happens to be one of the most popular beaches of Goa. This beach has also been the location for many Indian movies.

Dona Paula beach is an idyllic spot where tourists throng to relax, enjoy the sun and the sea and indulge in water sports on the clear waters.

The Dona Paula Beach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath and local shopping. There are several shops along the beachside, which sell variety of goods ranging from eatables to clothes.

Due to its proximity to the capital Panaji, Dona Paula is a popular stop for the sight seeing tours. 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. 

Location Access : Dona Paula Beach is nestled on the south side of the rocky, hammer-shaped headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries with a fine view of the Marmagao Harbour and is 10 kms from the capital city of Panaji and 30 kms from Dabolim Airport.

Beach Activities :  Dona Paula Beach unravel the ultimate in aquatic sport and offers some of the best water sports facilities to the sports enthusiasts including water-scooter rides, windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing, Motor-boat rides, sports fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, and yachting on the beach. In order to enjoy the natural beauty at the Dona Paula beach, the tourist may take a river cruises on the Mandovi river.
Attractions Nearby : The nearby attractions to Dona Paula Beach is Vainguinim Beach and National Oceanography Institute which is a must visit owing to the explorations made in marine biology and coastal and marine oceanography.  
How to Reach : There are frequent bus service to Dona Paula from Panaji. The nearby places can be reached by hiring motorbikes, or by taxis or auto rickshaws.