Sea shore architectural beauty, fort Aguada is one of most impressive Portuguese construction in the Goa, India. On the south of Candolim, there is source of fresh water in close to vicinity of sea shore, hence this place was selected for the construction of a fort for the shipping and defense purpose. Fort name is based on Portuguese word Aguada meaning water. Construction of fort Aguada was started in the year 1609 and was completed in time of three years. If we consider Portuguese forts, they are smaller in size in comparison of Indian forts but Fort Aguada is one of largest Portuguese fort with 79 canons and is the only Portuguese fort never conquered by enemies during 450 year rule of the Portuguese. In the year 1864, Portuguese constructed a four storey lighthouse near the fort Aguada, which in the present times is the oldest one in Asia. Fort Aguada is not one of the best preserved Portuguese monument in Goa but still one of prime tourist attraction for the travelers on Goa tour.

Fort Aguada is located on the northern shores of Mandvi [Mandovi] river close to the land having several natural springs, source of fresh water, in Bardez taluka of north Goa. Fort Aguada is at almost same road distance of nearly 20 km from the Capital city Panjim and Commercial town Mapusa.
Effective and regular bus service is available from Panaji and Mapusa for reaching fort Aguada. Visitors on Goa tour also have option of hiring a taxi or tourist vehicle.

Architectural wonder Fort Aguada is the largest Portuguese fort built to keep constant views over the uninterrupted 30 km sandy stretch to the border of Maharashtra.
At the base of Fort Aguada, two of most picturesque and popular Goa beaches Sinquerim and Candolim are prime tourist attraction on Fort Aguada tour.
Presently Fort Aguada is serving as the Central Jail of Goa.
Light House located near the Fort Aguada is the oldest one in Asia.

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