Goa Airport to Fort Aguada Cab

About Fort Aguada

Goa-Airport to Fort Aguada is a very popular route for tourism, pilgrimage, and also for historians. On the cost of Arabian Sea, Aguada fort is one of the well preserved Potugese architecture that is know a key tourits attraction of Goa.

The building of Fort Aguada began in 1609 under the auspices of the Portuguese who governed the region. Viceroy Ruy Tavara oversaw the construction for the following three years, which was completed in 1612. In the Portuguese language, the word Aguada refers to freshwater. The name of the fort comes from a freshwater spring within it. The ships' crews are reported to have refreshed their drinkable water supply by accessing the spring. Aguada Fort was established in the 17th century to safeguard and guard this Portuguese bastion in Goa against its foes, the Maratha and Dutch invasions. Because of its proximity to the Arabian Sea and the Mandovi River, During the 17th century, it became the most sought-after fortification for the Portuguese.

Taxi from Goa Airport to Fort Aguada is readily available at CabBazar.

Route Information

Goa Airport to Fort Aguada by car is well connected through NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Goa Airport to Fort Aguada distance is 43 Km and is 1.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :

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