Dona Paula Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Dona Paula
The beach village is named after Dona Paula de Menezes, daughter of a viceroy (in colonial India), who died in the 1600s, and she was buried at the Nossa Senhora de Bom Viagem Chapel at the governor's residence now known as Raj Bhavan – Goa. The village was earlier known as “Odda-Vell” and was renamed after “Dona Paula” The two statues that stand at the jetty's cliff, were a gift from the Dutch sailors and were built in 1969. The idyllic location not only attracts tourists for its beauty, but also to indulge in water sports on the clear waters. This beach has also been the location for many Indian movies, the most famous being Ek Duje Ke Liye. Given this dual attraction, Dona Paula Beach has become a popular tourist spot. The climate is equable and moist throughout the year. While it is pl
Top Attractions in Dona Paula
Explore the best things to see and do in Dona Paula:
- ★Cabo Raj Niwas
- ★National Oceanography Institute
- ★Reis Magos Church
- ★Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Where to Stay in Dona Paula
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- 🏨Goa Casino Hotel
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