Local Information
Zuari View is located on a peninsular, and there are 2 good bathing beaches within a few minutes walk. There is a water sport beach at Dona Paula Jetty and the world famous Miramar Beach starts around 1 km away and runs several kilometres toward Panaji. The 5 star hotels, Cidade de Goa and Vainguinim Beach are 5 minutes away by car. Guests may use the facilities at these hotels by arrangement with the hotel leisure managers. There is also a swimming pool just opposite Zuari View, which is available at nominal cost. Goa University is a few minutes drive as is Manipal Private Hospital. The Governors residence (Raj Bhavan) is located nearby on the headland at Dona Paula, next to the Napoleonic British Cemetery. The National Institute of Oceanography's rear gate is directly opposite Zuari View, where there is a branch of State Bank of India. There is a small supermarket almost opposite, and larger ones within 5 minutes drive, and several good, cheap restaurants on and around the jetty and beachfront areas (some have a delivery service).
Dabolim Airport is 32 kilometers away and approximately driving time is 40 minutes by car. Karmali Railway Station (Old Goa) is 25 minutes away and Margao Railway Station is a 45 minute drive.
India's most charming state capital Panaji (Panjim), is 5 km from Dona Paula and Zuari View. Situated on the south bank of the Mandovi, Panjim ("The Land that does not Flood") dates from the early sixteenth century. It became the capital city in 1843 (when it moved from Old Goa). Much of the early Portuguese architecture is remarkably well preserved and the place has a wonderful atmosphere. Although now home to the International Film Festival of India, it is often by-passed by visitors en-route to the tourist resorts of North Goa-Calangute, Baga, Candolim and Anjuna which are around 30 to 40 minutes away.
Being centrally located, this is a good base to explore North & South Goa and inland and pretty much all of Goa is reachable within 90 minutes drive.
Flights & Travel Information
Charter flights from London Gatwick operate direct to Goa between mid-October and the end of April. At all other times scheduled services operate via Mumbai. We can offer advice on where to look for the best flight deals.
British and most other foreign nationals are required to obtain a tourist visa to visit India which currently costs £41.24 in the United Kingdom. Citizens of Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, and Singapore may obtain a visa on arrival. Information on visa applications can be found here. Boarding of aircraft may be refused if a traveller does not have a valid visa.