| Dona
Paula takes its name from a viceroy's
daughter who threw herself off the cliff, when refused
permission to marry a local fisherman. Located 9kms south west of
Goa's capital, Panaji. Dona Paula divides the Zuari and Mandovi
estuaries and provides pleasant views of Mormugao, the port city
of Goa. Due to its proximity to the capital Panaji, Dona Paula is a
popular stop for the sight seeing tours. This has lead to
mushrooming of hotels in and around
Donapaula.There are boating facilities for those who dare to
venture in the waters. 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 |
