Aguada
Range
Nil
Altitude
79m
Difficulty
Easy
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About Aguada
Fort Aguada: North Goa Must-See! * **Location:** 4 kms from Candolim Beach. * **Structure:** Two complexes (Upper & Lower Fort). * **History:** The name "Aguada" is Portuguese for "Source of Water," referencing its use to supply water to ocean ships. In the 19th century, the Portuguese built a prison here; the Lower Fort served as a jail until 2011. * **Visit Info:** Managed by the Archeological Society of India. Open 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Entry fee applies).
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
History & Significance
Built on the north bank of Mandvi River. In the 17th century, Dutch and Portuguese trade rivalry was fierce. In 1604, Dutch merchants blockaded Portuguese ships at the Mandvi river mouth. The existing canons, Ris Magos (north bank) and Gasper Dias (south bank), failed. To break the blockade, the Portuguese built Aguada fort (north bank of Mandvi) and Mormugao fort (mouth of Zuari river) in 1606.
Places to See
**Fort Highlights** * Surrounded by a rock trench on three sides. * Entry is via a bridge on the Eastern side. * Original lamp post replaced in 1976. * Built on Aguada Point hill. * Bastions are arrow-shaped. * Features a restricted basement water tank (90 lakh liters capacity), fed by hill streams. * The hill ridge is protected by fortified walls and bastions; platform offers full fort views.**Lower Aguada Fort (Sinquerim Fort)** * Located 3 km away, near Sinquerim Beach/Taj Fort Aguada Hotel. * Look for one round bastion in the sea and two triangular bastions with a fortified wall.
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
Easily reach Candolim & Sinquerim beaches from Mhapsa or Thivim—many options available!
Facilities
- StayNo accommodation on site.
- FoodNo Food Facilities Available
- WaterNo Drinking Water Available