Dona Paula is one of the popular tourist destination located 7 km from Panaji, the capital of Goa. It is located at the place where Arabian Sea meets famous rivers of Goa. Miramar and Vainguinim beach are also located within the close vicinity of the Dona Paula beach. Miramar beach is located 4 km north of Dona Paula and Vainguinim beach is situated 1 km west of Dona Paula.

Dona Paula is one of the beaches where you can enjoy roadside shopping in Goa. Beachside shops sells variety of goods from eatables to attire. You can also buy straw hats, lace handkerchiefs, spices, feri and port wines etc. available here. Visit Indian Arts Emporium to shop for Indian handicrafts and jewellery.

Dona Paula beach offers you the opportunity to indulge in water sports, water scootering , motor boat rides and to have a sunbath. Some places of interest at the Dona Paula beach are the National Oceanography Institute, The Reis Magos Church, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary etc.

When in Dona Paula, just outside Panjim, visit the British Cemetery (1799-1813) which was built during the Napoleonic Wars when British troops entered Goa under the pretext of defending this region from a possible French invasion. Historians argue that this was a ploy to gain control over the opium trade. Dona Paula, Tiswadi

Three kilometres further along the Marine Road, Dona Paula is where the Governor of Goa lives. The gubernatorial residence is open to public for a few days of the year; one can get a scenic view from the point just before the Cabo  Raj Nivas' entrance. Don't believe the myth that tour guides belt out over how this place got its name. Tour guides with odd-shaped telescopes will point out the various spots where a ramge of Hindi films were shot.

How To Reach :
You can reach Dona Paula from all major cities of Goa. Dona Paula is just 15 km away from Karmali Railway Station and bus service, cars and taxis are available to the beach.