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Aguada Fort in Goa
Goa’s Aguada Fort - Situated at a distance of about 18 km from Panjim, the Aguada Fort is not a colossal fort but is nonetheless a major place of tourist interest.
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The credit for the construction of the Aguada Fort goes to the Portuguese who built it in the first half of the seventeenth century near River Mandovi.
Tour To Goa Forts - Aguada is a Portuguese word which when translated means “Water”. Aguada Fort has a spring within it that used to provide water supply to the ships that arrived in Goa after a long voyage from Lisbon.
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The fort as it stands now houses the central jail and a lighthouse built in the nineteenth century. The construction of the Aguada Fort was prompted by the necessity of shielding Goa against the
Dutch and the Maratha invasion from the sea. The Aguada Fort bears ample testimony to the grandeur of Portuguese power in Goa. At the base of the Aguada Fort are the gorgeous beaches of Sinquerem and Candolim.
It derives its name from several fresh water springs ("Aguada" means 'water' in Portuguese) that existed on its site.
For the ships that sailed from Portugal, it was the first stop after a long journey for fresh water supplies before moving inland.
On the northern side, it provides a harbour for local shipping. The fort, at present, houses the central jail. A 19th century built lighthouse is situated inside the fortress.
The forts of Goa are very small compared to other Indian forts. Aguada fort is one such fort, which is small in size. The fort derived its name from Portuguese word "Aguada" meaning "Water".
The fort was built by Portuguese in 1612 AD near Mandovi River. The idea behind the fort was to protect Goa against any enemy attack from sea. Inside the fort, there is a spring , which was earlier used to provide water supply to the ships.
Though the fort is not the best preserved monument in Goa, it exhibits the splendour of Portuguese rule in Goa.
Currently at one end of the fort, the central jail of Goa has been made. The base of fort has wonderful beaches of Sinquerem and Candolim.
These beaches are a perfect idea for a relax holiday. The beaches of North Goa extend from Fort Aguada in an almost uninterrupted 30 km sandy stretch to the border of Maharashtra.
Immediately south of Candolim, a long peninsula extends into the sea, bringing the seven-kilometre white sandy beach to an abrupt end.
Aguada Fort, which crowns the rocky flattened top of the headland, is the best-preserved Portuguese bastion in Goa.
You can access the Aguada Fort from Panajim or Mapusa in a taxi, bus or a motorcycle.
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