Dona Paula Beach ( Panaji - Goa )
Dona Paula
This scenic tourist point is located at the South – West end of Tiswadi Island and offers a beautiful view of the Mormugao Port & the setting Sun in the Arabian Sea. There is artistic Pergola atop the small hillock island, connected to the mainland with a bridge and a jetty. In mid- 1960’s a famous European artiste Yrsa Von Leistner erected “TwinStatues”, as willed by Mr/s Robert Knox and named them “Far East Travellers”. Dona Paula was the wife of a lan...
This scenic tourist point is located at the South – West end of Tiswadi Island and offers a beautiful view of the Mormugao Port & the setting Sun in the Arabian Sea. There is artistic Pergola atop the small hillock island, connected to the mainland with a bridge and a jetty. In mid- 1960’s a famous European artiste Yrsa Von Leistner erected “TwinStatues”, as willed by Mr/s Robert Knox and named them “Far East Travellers”. Dona Paula was the wife of a land lord of Caranzalem and this place was named in her memory. “Dona” means ‘Miss’ in Portuguese and ‘Puala’ was her name. Many fairy tale legends are woven around this enigmatic lady.
Contact Person
Entertainment Society of Goa
08322428111
info@iffigoa.org
http://www.esg.co.in
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Dabolim International Airport (29 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Karmali (11 Km away)
Climate
Min. +23 Degree Celcius
Max. +32 Degree Celcius