The fort gets its name from this; Aguada, meaning water.
Built by the Portuguese, the Aguada fort is presently used as a prison.
The Candolim beach in Goa
is a peaceful beach which is located quiet close to the Aguada beach.
Aguada lighthouse: So this is one of oldest of its kinds in
Asia as it was built in 1864.
The fort was named Aguada which means water as there were many fresh water springs at the site.
Castella de Aguada(Portuguese: Fort of the Waterpoint),
also known as the Bandra Fort, is a fort located in Bandra, Mumbai.
Starting at Fort Aguada and merging with Calangute beach towards the end,
it is one of the longest beaches in the state.
Beginning at Fort Aguada and merging with Calangute beach towards the end,
it is one of the longest beaches in the state.
Properly, it should be called Castelo da Aguada, although it seems its Portuguese builders actually called
it Forte de Bandorá or Bandra Fort.
Equipped with ammunition rooms and barracks, Fort Aguada was the first line of defense as far
the Portuguese control over the region of Goa was concerned.
Fort Aguada is divided into two segments where the upper
part acts as a fort and watering station, while the lower part serves as a safe berth for Portuguese ships.