After the Goa carnival, a little bit of sight seeing and relaxation on the beaches of Goa help in coming to terms with the fact that the carnival in Goa is over and for more such fun-filled days, one has to wait for the Goa carnival next year. Goa Aguada beach, situated in the north of Goa, is one such beach wherein you can enjoy the beauty of the beach as well as catch some breath-taking scenic view from Fort Aguada .
FORT AGUADA
The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese to control the entry of the enemy into River Mandovi and to protect old Goa from attacks.
The fortification skirts the seashore. From the ramparts of Fort Aguada, you can get a fantastic view of the golden beaches running right up to the borders of Maharashtra, an Indian state.
FORT AGUADA HOTEL COMPLEX
Aguada beach is almost synonymous with the top-notch Fort Aguada Hotel complex, a superb hotel that is built on the cliff, around the remnants of this early 17th century Portuguese fort. Although access to the beach is not possible through the hotel grounds, which are private, you can walk along Aguada beach because in India private beaches do not exist. The hotel has been constructed in three parts, consisting of expensive cottages on the upper reaches of the hillside, the fort jutting out to sea, and a delightful Goan village, with individual cottages.
HOW TO REACH GOA AGUADA BEACH
It is always better to arrange your own means of transport while traveling to Goa Aguada beach. You can either hire a taxi or a motorbike. You can rent the bikes on a daily charge basis. Rates range from Rs 300 to 400. Goa Aguada beach is situated 4km from Sinquerim beach and few buses from Panaji can drop you somewhere close to Aguada beach.
WHERE TO STAY
While at Aguada beach, you can find accommodation in the nearby hotels and guesthouses. The Fort Aguada complex offers a very luxurious stay at its cottages. Besides this, you will find accommodation at beaches near Aguada, like Candolim beach or Baga beach.
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