Dona Paula

Dona Paula is a former village, and tourist destination, in the suburbs of Panaji, Goa, India. It is today home to the National Institute of Oceanography, and just alongside it lie the Goa University and the International Centre Goa. It is also home to a number of hotels, small and large is situated in the area.

The residence of the Governor of Goa, the Cabo Raj Bhavan is situated at a scenic spot of Dona Paula. It is also home of a historic British war-graves cemetery. After the end of Portuguese rule in Goa in 1961, Dona Paula became a fashionable residential area and address.

It is home to some of the top Industrialists of the state. Across the river is zuarinagar which is not considered a good living area due to Industries & a slum located there.

The best area & also the most expensive area within donapaula is MACHADO COVE, where Cidade is located as well.