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Goa

Fort Aguada

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Aerial Drone Shot of Lower Aguada Fort at Sinquerim / Candolim Beach, Goa India; Shutterstock ID 1778666819; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -
Lighthouse in Aguada fort,located near Sinquerim Beach,Goa,portuguese India ; Shutterstock ID 170347154; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -
Catholic old cross on a brick wall of Fort Aguada, the coast of Arabian Sea in Goa; Shutterstock ID 1564650595; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -
Landscape of the Old ruins of Fort Aguada on the seashores of Goa ; Shutterstock ID 1564650607; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -
Aguada Fort - North Goa - Seventeenth-century Portuguese fort standing in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach; Shutterstock ID 1724897182; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -
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Fort Aguada and its lighthouse - well-preserved seventeenth-century (1613) Portuguese fort standing in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach at shore of the Mandovi River, overlooking Arabian Sea.; Shutterstock ID 395606782; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -
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January

17.4 - 35.2 °C

February

17.9 - 36.2 °C

March

20.2 - 35.5 °C

April

22.6 - 35.3 °C

May

23.0 - 35.4 °C

June

22.2 - 34.4 °C

July

22.4 - 31.5 °C

August

22.7 - 31.2 °C

September

22.7 - 32.2 °C

October

21.7 - 35.0 °C

November

19.6 - 35.4 °C

December

18.3 - 34.9 °C


Major Airports :

Dabolim Airport (GOI), Goa

Manohar International Airport (GOX), North Goa

Nearest Railway Station :

Madgaon Junction Railway Station (MAO)

Major Airports :

Dabolim Airport (GOI), Goa

Manohar International Airport (GOX), North Goa

Mighty and Marvellous

You have heard of the beaches of Goa, the scintillating nightlife, the cute cafes, and the diverse cuisines. But your Goan experience would be incomplete without a trip to Fort Aguada. On the beach south of Candolim, by the Mandovi River, it was built in 1612 to protect against the Dutch and help guide ships from Europe. There's a spring inside that gave it its name, ‘Aguada’, which means watery in Portuguese. Ships stopped here for freshwater.

Fort Aguada, 18 kilometers away from the main city of Panjim, welcomes tourists and refreshes their minds with a far-flung view of the sea and speckles of the villages surrounding it. The sea is an astounding visual treat today, but back in the day, the area was prone to invasion. The Portuguese were aware of this disadvantage and hence designed an intricate defense system in the fort. The double walls and two gates are deliberate man-made strategies to track enemies and ensure their downfall before the rain of catastrophe.

A visit to this monument will feel like stepping into a time machine and traveling back to an era when wars for dominance, stunning architecture, and the beauty of nature coexisted to create a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of life.

Built to last

The fort used to hold 79 cannons and store lots of water, a big deal in Asia back then.

The fort has two parts: the top defended ships and stored water, while the bottom kept Portuguese ships safe. It's got a moat, secret passages, and even an underground room for gunpowder.

Fort Aguada was super important for the Portuguese, covering a whole peninsula. It guarded the mouth of the Mandovi River, a key spot against the Dutch.

Later, during the Salazar Administration, the fort became a prison, mainly for Salazar's political enemies.

The guiding light

The Aguada lighthouse, built in 1864, sits on a hill west of the fort. It's one of Asia's oldest and sits between Mormugao peninsula and Calangute beach. After nearly a century, it was replaced by a newer one in 1976.

Fun fact: The lighthouse had a big bell from the ruins of Saint Augustine monastery in Old Goa.


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Timings

Opening time - 09:00 AM

Closing time - 05:00 PM

Aguada Central Jail, now a museum

The Aguada Central Jail, once part of the fort, was Goa's biggest prison until 2015. Originally built by the Portuguese in the 17th century, it's now been renovated and open to tourists as the Freedom Struggle Museum, showcasing Goa's fight for independence. It honors those who fought against British rule and were imprisoned there. The museum features special cells dedicated to liberation fighters like T B Cunha and Ram Manohar Lohia, who were jailed here by the Portuguese. It also displays Portuguese cannons and monuments commemorating Goa's anti-colonial struggle.

Step out of history. Step into nature.

If you wish to explore more of Goa and fill your cup of experience, you can visit Sinquerim Beach. It is one of the most popular and loved beaches in Goa with a plethora of entertainment options. You can indulge in some cool and exciting water sports or simply enjoy sitting quietly in one of the beach shacks. If you are looking for a calmer and less touristy beach, you can try Candolim Beach, located a stone's throw away.

As the waves crush against the weathered walls and the sea breeze carries tales of bygone eras, Fort Aguada stands sentinel, its silent walls echoing with the whispers of history, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of Goa's maritime heritage.

The best time to visit

September to March

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