Aguada Upper Fort and Lighthouse

After a quick refreshment stop, Umesh drove me to the upper fort which has a moat, underground water storage chamber, gunpowder room, lighthouse, and bastions. It also has a secret escape passage to use during time of war and emergency. 

The Aguada Fort Lighthouse, erected in 1864, is the oldest of its kind in Asia. It is located across the river from the peninsula encompassing Panaji and just south of Candolim beach. It was replaced by a new lighthouse in 1976 after serving for over a century.

As I walked around the upper fort, I had similar experiences to when I was in Old Goa. I was probably the only western tourist amongst hundreds of Indians, so I was stopped several times to have selfies!Read more