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Other than exploring the impressive fort, beautiful lighthouse and the breath-taking view of the Arabian See that this place has to offer, we listed out some of the nearby places that we strongly encourage you to visit; St Remdius Chapel where you can get in touch with your spiritual side, Sinquerim Beach which offers a wide range of water sports; windsurfing, fishing, water-skiing, scuba diving along those they also offer activities that will help you get out of the chaos of your daily life and relax with meditation, yoga, exercises, and the nature, and finally Chaku Arts & Crafts a traditional store where you can get walnut wood carved furniture and souvenirs.
Aguada Fort is a colonial building, built by the Portuguese who were ruling Goa in the 17th century. The architect behind this masterpiece was named Julião Simã, it is a stunning Italian design which main purpose was to keep the Portuguese safe from other intruders. Not only that, but it was also a water supply to many ships passing by, and it could hold up to 2,376,000 gallons of water. The fort has also a lighthouse offering the most beautiful view of the sea and a jail underneath, which was still used until 2014.
If you got convinced and are already leaving some space on your calendar to visit the Aguada Fort here are some of the most important information, that we provided for your convenience.
If you are wondering, what is the best time to visit the fort and the Aguada beach on which it is located, we would suggest you go between October and March, as this is the time when all the tourist attractions are open and the weather is perfect.
You can reach Aguada Beach in two ways, first one is you can go from Panji by using buses and taxis, which will take you to the place in under 40 minutes as it is located only 15 km away. The second way is from Goa International Airport (40 km away) which will take you above one hour by hiring a taxi, using a bike, or getting on a bus.
When it comes to a place to stay, Aguada Beach has a well-known luxury Fort Aguada Hotel Complex, but if you are looking for something in a lower price range there are other great hotels and resorts that this place has to offer.
Remember, the Aguada Fort is open all days of the week, between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm, and is completely free of charge.
Start packing, a great adventure awaits you!
