Enthralling places to visit in Goa for youngsters

Goa is a perfect blend of Indian and foreign culture. Forts in Goa have their Portuguese look.
Besides the State being an international habitat famous for its long stretch of golden beaches
and parties, a list of forts in Goa makes your trip to Goa a fascinating peek in its history.
1. Chapora Fort
The Charpora fort is in Bardez with a view of the Vagator Beach, Ozran Beach, Morjim
Beach and the Chapora River. The route from Mapusa and the Vagator beach lead to the
fort. Trekking lovers access the fort by climbing the hill from Vagator Beach.
2. Aguada Fort
The Aguada Fort is at a distance of around 18 km from Panaji. Fort Aguada is atop a hilltop
near the mouth of the river Mandovi. The fort was named Aguada which means water in
Portuguese because of the presence of three freshwater springs inside. Aguada Fort is
amongst the larger forts in goa and covers the entire peninsula at the southwestern tip of
Bardez taluka. The fort is one of the places to visit in Goa for youngsters.
3. Reis Magos Fort
Portuguese Viceroy Afonso de Noronha constructed the Reis Magos Fort in 1551 to guard the
narrowest part of the Mandovi estuary against any enemy. The fort is precisely opposite to
the capital city Panjim and close to the Reis Magos church in the extreme south of the Bardez
taluka at the northern bank of the river Mandovi. Archeological Survey of India restored the
fort.
4. Terekhol or Tiracol Fort
The fort has its name after the river it stands on. Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle, the Raja of
Sawantwadi, in the 17 th century built it. Among the forts in north goa, this one is in the
checklist of places to visit in Goa for youngsters! The Portuguese Viceroy Dom Pedro Miguel
de Almeida captured the fort and rebuilt it in 1764.
Now, it is a heritage hotel, and the church is open to the general public only on special
occasions. The fort gives a great view of the paragliders over the Kalacha beach.
5. Cabo de Rama Fort
Canacona is in southern Goa at a distance of 30 km from Margao. During the Portuguese
rule, this fort also served as a prison for political prisoners. The fort has all structures of a
safe house used to sustain a living. People still come to pray at the Chapel inside it. It also has
a small grotto with a statue of the Virgin Mary. The fort has all evidence of life, moat, hot
and cold water spring, large water tank storage. It is one of the best places to visit in Goa for
youngsters.
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