Fort Agauda

Fort Aguada is a 17th-century Portuguese fortress in Goa that was built in 1612 to protect against Dutch and Maratha attacks. Here’s a basic overview.

• Location: Sinquerim Beach in Candolim, North Goa, with views of the Arabian Sea and the Mandovi River.
• Architecture: A combination of European military architecture and ancient Indian construction methods, including laterite stone walls built to withstand enemy attacks.
• Key features:
  • Lighthouse: Asia’s oldest lighthouse, constructed in 1864 and providing panoramic views of the sea.
  • Water Reservoir: A gigantic freshwater storage capacity of 2,376,000 gallons, one of the largest in Asia at the time.
  • The Aguada Jail has been turned into a Freedom Struggle Museum, highlighting Goa’s fight for independence.
• The best time to visit is from November to February because of the lovely weather and good sightseeing circumstances.