Fort Aguada, Candolim

Name: Fort Aguada
Address: Candolim, India

#1 among attractions in Candolim

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse, standing in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1612 (412 years ago)Coordinates: 15°29'53"N, 73°45'60"E

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Goa Science Centre, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Sunaparanta, Kala Academy.

3.2 miSE
Museum, Science museum
Goa Science Centre, Panaji
81 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Panaji, the Goa Science Centre is a beacon of learning and a fascinating attraction for tourists of all ages. This museum, dedicated to the wonders of science, is not only an educational hub but also a place of entertainment where...
4.2 miE
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji
107 min walk • The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa, India. The Church conducts Mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel on a hill side overlooking the city of Panjim.
4.1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Sunaparanta, Panaji
104 min walk • Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts is a cultural centre in Altinho, Panjim, Goa. Its official website describes it as a "non-profit, process-based initiative to encourage creation, learning, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts through education and dialogue in Goa".
3.4 miE
Museum, Concert hall, Auditorium
Kala Academy, Panaji
87 min walk • Kala Academy is a prominent cultural centre run by the Government of Goa, in Goa, India. Situated at Campal, Panjim, it is registered as a society, and was started in February 1970. The building was designed by Charles Correa.
4.1 miE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino Goa, Panaji
104 min walk • The Casino Goa is a live casino located offshore in Panaji in Goa. The casino is located on a yacht, the M.V. Caravela, anchored in the River Mandovi. The casino vessel worth is 110 million Rupees and is owned by the Advani Pleasure Cruise Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Delta Corp and Casinos Austria.
3 miSE
Beach, Outdoor activities
Miramar Beach, Panaji
76 min walk • Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being Caranzalem beach.
3.8 miE
Street
18th June Road, Panaji
97 min walk • 18th June Road is one of the busiest streets in Panaji, Goa, India. It is located in the heart of the city, and is a major shopping destination for the tourist folks. Major businesses and restaurants line the street.
4 miE
Memorial
Azad Maidan, Panaji
102 min walk • Azad Maidan is a martyrs' monument and ground in the Indian state of Panaji, Goa. It is located opposite the Goa Police headquarters on the Mahatma Gandhi Road, Panaji. It is located at 15°30′0″N 73°49′34″E.
2.5 miE
Temple
Shanta Durga Temple, Panaji
65 min walk • Shri Shantadurga Saunsthan is a private temple complex belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahman Samaj located 30 km from Panaji at the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka, Goa, India.
2.7 miNE
Art gallery, Art museum, Shopping
Museum of Goa, Calangute
69 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.
3.5 miN
Town, Area
Saligao, Calangute
90 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.