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GOA DONA PAULA BEACH
WHY GOA DONA PAULA BEACH
Why choose to go to Goa Dona paula beach ?
Goa Dona Paula beach, associated with a romantic myth, is one of the hottest
tourist spot in Goa. People throng the Dona Paula beach not only to enjoy
the sun and the sea but also to indulge in water sports on the clear waters.
The Dona Paula Beach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath
and buy cheap seaside goods from local vendors.
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. Feni and
port wine-the two Goan liquor specialties-are a must buy and local liquor
is easily available. Indian handicrafts and jewelery are available at
the Indian Arts Emporium in Dona Paula.
Why Goa Dona paula beach is so special?
The beauty of Goa Dona Paula beach has been enhanced by a spooky past
which has the tourists thronging to this place. History goes that the
beach is named after Dona Paula de Menzes, daughter of a viceroy (in colonial
India), who threw herself off the cliff, when refused permission to marry
a local fisherman, Gaspar Dias. The myth says that Dona Paula is entombed
in the Cabo Chapel of the Raj Bhawan and is supposed to be seen emerging
from the moonlit waves wearing only a pearl necklace. This story attracts
many tourists and they come here just to feel the sweet pain of love.
This beach has also been the location for many Indian movies. Given this
dual attraction, Dona Paula Beach has become a popular tourist spots.
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