Mystical Romance in the Air.
She is entombed in the Cabo chapel of the Raj Bhavan but the magic and mystique of Dona Paula de Menezes is still very potent and very poignant. Punished for captivating Francisco de Tavora, the Count of Alvor with her infinite charm she was pushed off a cliff to drown in the waters below. Her irrepressible spirit still continues to haunt every visitor with legends of her lovers. She is even supposed to have been seen emerging from moonlit waves wearing only a pearl necklace. You'll be fascinated by Dona Paula. Savour her magic on gentle ferries to the Marmagoa Harbour.
If you can tear yourself away from the spell, have an exhilarating ride on a motor scooter or shop for handicrafts in the shacks lining the beach.
Getting There:
Take a bus or motorcycle-taxi from Panjim or the ferry service from Mormugao.
Facilities:
Hotels:
Prainha, O Pescador
Restaurants:
Cross hill , White House, Meninos, Polynesian.