Fort Aguada was once one of the main bastions commandi ng the entrance into the Mandovi river. Built by the Portuguese in 1612, with a church, the new lighthouse (which can be visited during specified hours 4 to 530 pm, barracks (Aguda Jail) along the beachs ide (Sinquerim beach lies below the fort) - Its worth visiting. With facilities for water sports, including parasailing and jet skis at the southern end of the sinquerim Beach, its a terrific travelmasti sojourn.

Lying north of Fort Aguda are the twin beaches of Calangute and Condolim. The Candolim beach is much quieter in comparison to Singuerim and Calangute. The sandy stretch here is scattered with dozens of hotels and loading houses. One can enjoy evenings on the beachfront in makeshift bars and restaurants made from wood and palm leav