7 km south from the center of Panaji, Vainquinim is known around
the world for Cidade de Goa, one of the best designed, and leading
resort hotels in Goa and India. Such are its facilities that
visitors who enjoy a luxury Goa holiday in Cidade de Goa always
want to come back for more.
The resort stands in front of Tiswadi, a highly productive agricultural
land, which used to be supervised by the Jesuits during the
Portuguese rule. The beach itself is secluded and quite pleasant.
On its west is the Dona Paula area, a small, peaceful palm fringed
beach backed by casuarina groves. Little further east is the
Raj Bhavan, the State Governor’s House. A viewing platform
here presents beautiful views of the coastline across the Mandovi
estuary upto Fort Aguada.
Hydro Sports Club, run by the Cidade de Goa and Dona Paula
Sports Club offer a variety of water-sports. The Barracuda
Diving India, also run by Cidade de Goa offers varied courses
and dives, including open water dives. Thanks to the gentle
breezes here experts rank this beach of Goa to be the ideal
location for windsurfing and dinghy sailing. The conditions
in the mornings are perfect for beginners, and the afternoons
& evenings are ideal for the more experienced.
The Cidade de Goa has a variety of restaurants offering
superb ambiance and food from diverse cuisines from Europe,
Goa and India. Few other midrange and budget restaurants in
the area specialize in delicious seafood and tandoori.
VAINQUINIM AND DONA PAULA BEACHES, GOA. ACCOMMODATION
Designed by a native of Goa, and India’s leading architect,
Charles Correa, the Cidade de Goa is a fascinating, super
luxury Goa resort incorporating elements of Portuguese Goa
heritage in its layout. A few midrange typically friendly
Goa hotels, some with seaviews offer good facilities including
excellent food and small pools.
EXCURSIONS
* Panaji (Panjim)
* Old Goa
* Other closeby beaches of Goa
* Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
* Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
* Savoi Spice Plantation
* Chandor, Rachol and Loutolim
* Temples at Ponda
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