The Dona Paula Beach 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. The swaying palm
tress and the casuarinas groves add to the holiday mood on the shore of
the Arabian Sea.
Besides enjoying the nature at its best at the Dona Paula beach you may
even check out the National Oceanography Institute. The institute is a
must visit owing to the explorations made in marine biology and coastal
and marine oceanography. The Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy
Reference Center of the institute is a major draw. The Dona Paula beach
has been a used as a backdrop for various film shootings too.
While at Dona Paula you make indulge in sports like windsurfing,
parasailing, water-skiing, toboggan ski-biscuit, skibob, sports fishing,
snorkeling, harpoon fishing, kayaking, and yachting on the beach. Though
water-scooter, cycle, and motorboat rides are also available. The Dona
Paula beach hosts the famous annual water sports festival every
November. Water scooter and cycle races along with the surfing
competitions are held and participated in with much fun and frolic.
At the beach you must check out the local items like straw hats, lace
handkerchiefs, and spices. The liquors Feni and port wine that are must
buys are easily available. In order to enjoy the natural beauty that is
present in bounty at the Dona Paula beach you may take a river cruises
on the Mandovi River. You may avail the ferry or the bus services to
reach the river from Dona Paula, The sensuous sunrise, sundown, and
full-moon cruises are so soothing and unique.
You may plan your trip to Dona Paula Beach any time of the year but the
months from June to September may be avoided owing to the heavy
rainfall. Rests of the months are pleasant and it’s a pleasure to be at
Dona Paula. There are plenty of hotels and guesthouses that take care of
accommodation at Dona Paula. There are even some of the beachside huts
that may be tried.
The delightful beach of Dona Paula is well connected with the rest of
the places. The Dabolim airport is the nearest. The Karmali railway
station takes care of the tourists who travel by train. For road
transport there are plenty of bus services provided by Kadamba Transport
Corporation besides motorcycles, auto rickshaws and taxis that may be
easily hired.
In order to make the most of your holiday at the Dona Paula beach keep
away from drugs and nudity. Even though swimming is considered safe you
must check out with the lifeguards for the strength of the
undercurrents. Get ready to get drenched in the delightful experience at
the Dona Paula beach!
to the holiday mood on the shore of
the Arabian Sea. 