Aguada Fort - 5 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Aguada Fort

A well preserved 17th-century fort along with a lighthouse overlooking the Arabian sea. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is how the fort got its name: Aguada, meaning Water.

Hotels near Aguada Fort

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Activities Around

Attractions Near Aguada Fort

Candolim Beach, Goa

Candolim Beach, Goa

2.98km from Aguada Fort

Candolim is a census town in North Goa ,and is a tourist destination. It is less congested and has better planned than the other beaches of Goa

Reis Magos Fort

Reis Magos Fort

3.93km from Aguada Fort

Surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typically Portuguese turrets, it was erected in 1551 to protect the narrowest point at the mouth of the Mandovi river. It was used as a residence for viceroys and later converted to a fortress.

Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach

6.11km from Aguada Fort

Calangute beach is the largest in North Goa. The beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing, among others.

Goa Museum

Goa Museum

6.42km from Aguada Fort

The museum has over 8,000 artifacts on display, including stone sculptures, wooden objects, carvings, bronzes, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins, and anthropological objects. The main focus is on Ancient History and Archaeology, Art and Craft, and Geology.

Baga Beach

Baga Beach

8.16km from Aguada Fort

Long sandy beach packed with shacks, resorts and fishing boats. Quieter and isolated, it stands among high hills and deep blue Arabian Sea.

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach

9.66km from Aguada Fort

Part of a 30 kilometers extended beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian sea. In some parts of the beach, you will be able to see an array of red laterite rocks protruding out to the sea.

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North Goa

North Goa

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Bordered by two states and the Arabian Sea, area in Goa that resisted Portugese invasion till 18th century.

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Midhun  K Nair

Midhun K Nair

2022-09-14

One of the finest forts in go well kept and have a entry fee
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Sanjay Bhaskar

Sanjay Bhaskar

2021-11-01

Built by the Portuguese, Fort Aguada is a must visit when in Goa.

In addition to the rich history, the fort also offers amazing views of the Ocean.
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Dinu Jose Baby

Dinu Jose Baby

2020-03-02

We are here at 10 AM in March and it was sooo warm! There is no shade inside the fort at all. The view towards the sea is pretty amazing from here. 

You can only see the tower from below, can't climb up by the way.
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