Dias Beach — Attraction in undefined

Dona Paula Beach With full of romance in the air, the Dona Paula beach is quite bustling with plenty of activities round the year. Located 7 kms away from the Panaji, this beach has become one of the most happening beaches of the Goa. It is snuggled on the southern part of the rocky headland where the Mandovi and the Zuari rivers meet the Arabian Sea. The beach is very popular as lovers paradise because of a myth attached to this place. As per the legend, Viceroy's daughter Dona Paula de Menezes jumped off the cliff after facing objections from her family due to her love affair with a son of a fisherman. So, the beach is popular by the name of Dona Paula. It's a lover's paradise that offers a splendid view of the Mormugao harbor and fringed by casuarinas woods & palm trees.

Relish the wonderful view from above the hillock and relax in benches along with taking pleasure of the evening sea breeze and sunset. This place attracts its tourists who come to wonder at its natural beauty, pristine beach and the romantic legend connected with it. The dainty coastline of the beach is long stretches of silver white sand that has superb view of the beachfront. If you want to choose some local knick-knacks, wander to the beachside stalls that offer excellent ranges of straw hats, handkerchiefs, feni, port wine, etc. Other than this, there are also some seafood restaurants near the beach where you can have your lunch and relax after a day of sunbathing. In short, the beach is a mix and match of adventurous water sports, romance and sparkling nightlife.

Accommodations Around Dona Paula Beach

Accommodation at Dona Paula is easily available in all ranges. Right from luxury resorts, deluxe hotels to the standard ones, all kinds of lodges are available to make your stay comfortable. There are a number of hotels and resorts that are well maintained with all kinds of modern amenities.

Some of the major list resorts and hotels include following:

Hotel O'PescadorL'Hotel EdenHotel Villa SolCidade de GoaHotel BernardoCabana DempoHotel FidalgoGinger GoaVilla at Dona PaulaDona Paula Beach ResortO PescadorDona Paula Beach ResortCasa Amarilla- Serviced SuitesSandalwood Hotel & RetreatHawaii The Sea-Side Village Retreat

Things to Do on Dona Paula Beach

Calm and blue, Dona Paula is the most happening beaches of Goa that unravels its secrecy in water sports and fun. There are many things to do at the beach like sunbathing, adventure sports, sightseeing,...

Dias Beach is a small, hidden gem surrounded by private properties, making it a bit difficult to find. The access path from the main route is quite narrow and easy to miss, but locals can guide you if needed. However, the path is not well-maintained, with overgrown bushes, plants, and scattered litter like thrown bottles.

Once you reach the beach, it’s a beautiful sight with plenty of rocks adding to its charm. I also noticed many people enjoying a swim in the sea. Despite the challenging access, Dias Beach is a nice spot for those looking for a quieter, less crowded...

This place is awesome. It is also known as lover’s paradise of North Goa, which is the famous and lovely beach of Goa, named after the love story of Dona Paula de Menezes. It is saying that “The young innocent girl fell in love with a local Goan fisherman, worried with her love story and unaccepted by Portuguese Viceroy (her father) she threw herself off a cliff into the Arabian Sea. Subsequent to this incident, the Portuguese viceroy named the area as Dona Paula. Singham movie’s famous scene was shot here. If you are in North Goa, must...