About Dona Paula Beach
In the fond memories of Donna Paula, daughter of viceroy who killed herself by jumping off the cliff, dejected on being refused for her marriage to the local fisherman. It is aptly referred to as Lover's Paradise and happens to be one of the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. 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. The swaying palm tress and the casuarinas groves add to the holiday mood on the shore of the Arabian Sea. There are several shops along the beachside, which sell variety of goods ranging from eatables to clothes. Fishermen-turned-local vendors also sell straw hats, lace handkerchiefs, and spices in these shops.Water sports at Donna Paula is the most prominent activity that draws large number of invaders to the beach. Other water sports include windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing, toboggan ski-biscuit, skibob, sports fishing, snorkeling, harpoon fishing, kayaking, and yachting can also be enjoyed on the beach.

Major Tourist Attractions of Dona Paula Beach
Water Sports
National Oceanography Institute
Cabo Raj Niwas

Climate of Dona Paula Beach
The climate is equable and moist throughout the year. While it is pleasant and temperate from October to May it is rainy from June to September. Temperature variations throughout the year are mild. May is the warmest month with a temperature of around 30°C and January is coolest with a mean daily temperature of 25°C. Due to its proximity of the sea, the territory is generally humid and even during the summer months humidity is generally above 60 percent.

How To Reach Dona Paula Beach
Air - The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 36 km from Anjuna.

Rail - Goa is connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Mangalore, and Thiruvananthapuram by train. The nearest railway station is at Karmali, which is 15 km from the beach.

Road - The Dona Paula Beach is well connected by road. Seven kilometers from the capital city, regular bus and taxi services are easily available. The Kadamba Transport Corporation (Government of Goa Undertaking), and Maharashtra and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporations operate buses from and to Goa.

Local Transport - Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, and motorcycle services are the available means of local conveyance in the area. A bus or motorcycle-taxi from Panjim or the ferry service from Mormugao can be availed of to reach the beach. In fact, buses to Dona Paula leave every fifteen minutes from Panjim's Kadamba stand.