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The fort was constructed in 1613 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. Just 4.5 KM away from Golden Tulip Goa. A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is how the fort got its name: Aguada, meaning Water. Crews of passing ships would often visit to replenish their fresh water stores. On the fort stands a four-storey Portuguese lighthouse, erected in 1864 and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Built in 1612, it was once the grandstand of 79 cannons. It has the capacity of storing 2,376,000 gallons of water, one of the biggest freshwater storage of the time in whole of Asia. This fort is divided in two segments: the upper part acted as fort and watering station, while the lower part served as a safe berth for Portuguese ships. Whereas the upper part has a moat, underground water storage chamber, gunpowder room, light house and bastions, it also has a secret escape passage to use during time of war and emergency. The lighthouse at initial stage is used to emit light once in 7 minutes. In 1834 it was changed to emit light creating eclipse every 30 seconds, however it was abandoned in 1976. Fort Aguada was the most prized and crucial fort of Portuguese. The fort is so large that it envelops the entire peninsula at the south western tip of Bardez. Built on the mouth of river Mandovi, it was strategically located and was the chief defense of Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas.

In Goa, the markets have their own charm. One of the best market in Goa is the Arpora Night market. It’s around 8.5 KM away from the Hotel. This Saturday Night market provides you a unique experience. The Saturday Arpora Night market becomes a lively place! Foreigners flock here in massive numbers and engage in fun activities. The live music being played can be enjoyed with a chilled beer! If you want to visit a place where shopping and drinking go hand in hand, Arpora Night market can be your best bet! The product categories available in Arpora Night market are vivid. You can shop accessories, apparel, spices, tea products and much more. This market is the biggest gathering of tourists in Goa and organizing this Saturday night market demands great efforts. There are other markets also in Goa. But Arpora night market attracts the highest number of shopping enthusiasts. It’s open during the months of October to March.