Aguada beach is located in the north of Goa package and 4km away from Sinquerim beach in Goa. With its exotic tropical beauty the pristine Aguada beach attracts tourists all over the world and India just like bees are attracted towards fresh blossoms. The people of frigid regions where sunrays don’t reach adequately flock to India, especially Goa, for its vast array of sun-bathed beaches. That is the reason Goa beaches including Aguada beach look so colorful and vibrant with so many visitors of different regions of the world gathered together. However the sole attraction of the Aguada beach is the historical edifice- Fort Aguada built by the Portugese in the 16th century.
The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese to defend Goa from the attacks of the invaders and to stop foreign intruders or enemies from entering through the River Mandovi. The fortification borders the seashore. From the bulwark of Fort Aguada, one can get a breath-taking view of the golden beaches encompassing the borders of the Maharashtra. At the center of the fortress is a spherical lighthouse tower which was probably built in 1864. If one manages to reach the summit of the lighthouse, then the fantastic sight of Cabo Raj Niwas can be viewed. Presently, the Fort presently houses the central jail.
Besides the panoramic view of the fort and the beach, there are also several other things in Aguada beach that are worthy of interest. There are some wonderful churches that impress the tourists with their serene and blissful atmosphere. The silence is only perturbed by the sudden call of an unknown bird amidst nature or the crashing sound of waves and sometimes by the noisy visitors. Reis Magos that overlooks the Reis Magos church is also worth visiting as this church, built in 1555, offers a spellbinding view of the Mandovi river. After entering this church one suddenly discovers himself surrounded by colors of all possible colours because of the big windows adorned by multi-hued glasses. Reis Magos church encloses the tombs of three viceroys.
Beauty of Aguada Beach :
The beauty of the Aguada beach lies in the fort The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese to control the entry of the enemy into River Mandovi and to protect old Goa from attacks. The fortification skirts the seashore. From the ramparts of Fort Aguada, one can get a mesmerising view of the golden beaches that reach the borders of Maharashtra. At the center of the fort is a circular lighthouse tower which was built in 1864. From the top of the tower one can see the excellent view of the Cabo Raj Niwas. The Fort presently houses the central jail
Places Of Interest :
The other place of interest around Aguada beach is the Reis Magos Fort . Reis Magos fort looks over the Reis Magos church that is definitely worth a visit. This church, built in 1555, offers a fantastic view of the Mandovi river. Reis Magos church houses the tombs of three viceroys. Four kilometers from the Aguada beach is the Sinquerim beach. It is always recommendable to arrange for a private cab or hire a scooter or bike to reach Aguada beach. It is easy to get accommodation in the nearby hotels and guesthouses. Fort Aguada complex which offers one a very luxurious stay at its cottages. One will find accommodation at beaches near Aguada, like Candolim beach or Baga beach.
