Chapora Fort, Vagator

Name: Chapora Fort
Address: Vagator, India

#1 among attractions in Vagator

Top attraction, Historical place, View point, Forts and castles

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Chapora Fort, located in Bardez, Goa, rises high above the Chapora River. The site was the location of a fort built by Muslim ruler Adil Shah called Shahpura, whose name the Portuguese altered to Chapora. It is now become a popular tourist spot and offers a view north across the Chapora river to Pernem, south over Vagator and also far out to the Arabian Sea in the West. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1617 (407 years ago)Coordinates: 15°36'21"N, 73°44'10"E

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Chapora Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mapusa Friday Market, Hanuman Natya Graha, Vagator Beach, St. Jerome Church.

5.3 miE
Market, Shopping
Mapusa Friday Market, Mapusa
135 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Mapusa, India, the Mapusa Friday Market offers a vibrant tapestry of Goan culture, commerce, and local charm. This weekly bazaar, which swells in size and energy each Friday, is a must-visit destination for travelers looking to immerse...
5 miE
City hall
Hanuman Natya Graha, Mapusa
128 min walk • Hanuman Natya Graha is a prominent theatre centre, which hosts plays primarily in the Konkani and Marathi languages, in the North Goa commercial town of Mapusa.
0.4 miSW
15°36'1"N • 73°44'1"E
Vagator Beach, Vagator
11 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
5.6 miE
Church
St. Jerome Church, Mapusa
143 min walk • St. Jerome Church is a parish of the Catholic Church in Mapusa, Goa, India, in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. It is dedicated to the Church Father St. Jerome.
2.1 miS
15°34'31"N • 73°44'25"E
Anjuna Beach, Anjuna
55 min walk • Beach, Rest area
7.6 miSE
Area
Pilerne, Porvorim
194 min walk • Pilerne is a village situated in north Goa in the Bardez taluka of the North Goa district. It is rustic despite being fairly close to the North Goa tourist belt, and is considered a Census Town for the purposes of the Census.
6.8 miSE
Art gallery, Art museum, Shopping
Museum of Goa, Calangute
174 min walk • The Museum of Goa, is a privately owned contemporary art gallery in Pilerne Industrial Estate, near Calangute, Goa, India. Founded in 2015, it is 1,500 square meters in size. It has no permanent collection. It was founded by Goan artist Subodh Kerkar.
4.5 miSE
Town, Area
Saligao, Calangute
116 min walk • Saligão is a census town in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is surrounded by the villages of Porvorim, Parra, Guirim, Sangolda, Pilerne, Candolim, Calangute and Nagoa and is in Bardez Taluka of Goa.
~1400 ftE
Beach
Chapora Beach, Arpora
7 min walk • Chapora is a coastal village at Chapora River estuary lying alongside a beach stretch in North Goa that is around 10 km. from Mapusa, a City in Northern Goa. It is close to Chapora Fort, an old Adilshahi fort. Chapora is also close to a trawler-fishing jetty.
4.8 miE
Universities and schools
St. Xavier's College, Mapusa
123 min walk • St. Xavier's College is a private Catholic university college located in the town of Mapusa in the district of North Goa, India. It is the largest and oldest college north of the Mandovi River in Goa, a state along the west coast of India. The college is accredited by the NAAC with a Grade "A", or CGPA 3.36 out of 4.
1.6 miN
Town
Morjim
40 min walk • One of the most unique attractions in Morjim is the Olive Ridley sea turtles that inhabit the area. The town is home to a thriving population of these endangered turtles, and visitors have the opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapora Fort?

Nearby attractions include Chapora Beach, Arpora (7 min walk), Vagator Beach, Vagator (11 min walk).