Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada at Goa  View of Fort Aguada

   Fort Aguada is situated in Bardez taluka in North Goa, about 5 km from Calangute. The fort was one of the most important places in Goa and the most crucial of all forts in Goa.
  The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese government in 1612 to prevent the entry of the enemy into River Mandovi and to protect Old Goa, the capital at that time from attacks.
  The circular lighthouse tower which was built in 1864, stands at the centre of the fort. A spring within the fort supplied water to all the ships that called there. This is how incidentally that the fort got its name as Aguada means Water Supply. Today it is being used as a jail.

Tiracol Fort

   The Tiracol or Terekhol fort is located on the northern most tip of Goa. To go to the fort one has to first reach Keri village of Pernem taluka and take the ferry to Tiracol. Tiracol is virtually an enclave of Goa in the state of Maharastra as it surrounded on the north and east by Maharastra, on the west by the Arabian Sea and on the south by river Chapora.
   A Chapel dedicated to St. Anthony's is present in the Courtyard of the Fort. You can get superb views of the river Tiracol and the beaches from the top of the fort.

View of Tiracol Fort  View of Tiracol Fort

Chapora Fort

  The Chapora Fort is situated near the Vagator beach in Bardez taluka of North Goa. It is also close to the Anjuna Beach. It was built by the Portuguese in 1617, and for some time was the northernmost edge of the Portuguese territory. The Chapora Fort gives a splendid view of the Anjuna and Vagator beaches. The site of the fort has steep slopes on all sides. The fort is generally well preserved except for a few sections which are in ruins.
   When the Northen territory of Pernem came into Portuguese hands, the significance of this fort faded and it was finally abandoned in 1890.

View of Chapora Fort  View of Chapora Fort

Reis Magos Fort

   This fort is located at Reis Magos in Verem in North Goa. Reis Magos fort was originally built by Adil Shah over 450 years ago. The fort was strengthened and re-built in 1707 by the Portuguese. This fort had 33 guns on its ramparts and stood strong against the Maratha attacks.
   The structure is divided into three parts namely the grounds, the citadel and the lower level. The walls have holes for guns while the top is fitted with canon posts. Interconnection was provided between the three parts by means of three steep stairways. Provision was also made in the fort for an escape route for soldiers in case of an emergency. The sprawling structure was used as a prison for a few decades.

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