Some of the forts are well preserved and offer a good insight into the history associated with the fort. The below articles contain details and a little snippet of the history of the various forts in Goa.These Goan forts have stood the test of time and now form a very important part of Goa's history. Most of these Goan forts are well preserved and can be visited by the general public.
Best Time to Visit the Forts In Goa:
The best time to visit the forts is during the monsoons. The lush green surroundings just add to the existing beauty and grandeur of the forts.Some of the popular forts in Goa are Reis Magos Fort, Fort Aguada, Terekhol Fort, Chapora Fort, Cabo De Rama Fort, Rachol Fort and Corjuem Fort.Below are the details of some of the popular forts in Goa:
The Reis Magos Fort Goa
About Reis Magos Fort: Reis Magos fort was built by Adil Shah as a smaller fort in 1497 and destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510. The Portuguese later rebuilt the Reis Magos fort on a bigger scale in 1543. In 1900 Reis Magos fort was turned into a jail. The water supply for the fort is provided from a fresh water spring within the fortress...Read More About Reis Magos Fort
Fort Aguada, Sinquerim - North Goa
About Fort Aguada: Fort Aguada is an old Portuguese fort near the Sinquerim beach. The Aguada fort is well preseved. The Aguada fort was built by the Portuguese in 1612 to guard against attacks from the Dutch and the Marathas. There is a fresh water spring within the fort...Read More About Fort Aguada
Terekhol Fort(Tiracol Fort),Goa
About Terekhol Fort: The Terekhol Fort, also known as Terekhol Fort, is built on the bank of Terekhol River. Terekhol fort was constructed by the Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle, the king of Sawantwadi during the 17th century...Read More About Terekhol Fort
Chapora Fort, Goa
About Fort Chapora : The Chapora fort lies at a distance of approximately 20-25 kms from Panjim. It is close to the Anjuna beach. Chapora fort is easily accessible from Vagator over the hill leading to the fort...Read More About Chapora Fort
Cabo De Rama Fort, Goa
About Cabo De Rama Fort: Cabo De Rama is one of the oldest forts in Goa, built before the arrival of the Portuguese...Read More About Cabo De Rama Fort
Rachol Fort, Goa
About Fort Rachol : Rachol Fort is located adjacent to the Rachol Seminary in South Goa. The Rachol is around 7 km from Margao city. The fort is built out of laterite stones ...Read More About Rachol Fort
Corjuem Fort, Goa
About Corjuem Fort:: Corjuem Fort is located around 4 km from the village of Aldona on the island of Corjuem, North Goa. From Panjim city it is around 12 km away. Corjuem is well connected with mainland Aldona by a cable suspension bridge...Read More About Corjuem Fort
