Dona Paula, Goa: things to do, places to stay & eat

Dona Paula is in Panaji & Old Goa (North Goa). It is roughly 7 km from Panaji, 12 km from Dabolim airport and 44 km from Mopa airport by road. North Goa is the livelier half of the coast: cafés, nightlife, markets and water sports.

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Place to visit

Places to visit in Dona Paula

Where rivers meet the seaFree

Dona Paula Viewpoint

Dona Paula · North Goa

A jetty-top viewpoint at the tip of the Tiswadi headland, looking out over the mouths of the Zuari and Mandovi rivers and the Mormugao harbour. Come for the breeze and the view; it gets busy on weekend evenings.

Best time: Year-round, late afternoon

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Stay

Stays in Dona Paula

Charles Correa design₹₹₹

Cidade de Goa

Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula · North Goa

Designed by celebrated architect Charles Correa as a playful take on a Portuguese hill town, this resort sits on its own cove near Dona Paula, a short drive from Panaji.

Best time: Year-round

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Hospital

Hospitals in Dona Paula

Multi-speciality, private₹₹₹

Manipal Hospital Goa

Private hospital · Dona Paula · North Goa

A large private multi-speciality hospital near Panaji with 24-hour emergency care. Ask your travel insurer about cashless treatment before you need it.