Car rental in Candolim - Sinquerim fort

Sinquerim fort comes under Bardez district in north Goa. Like Aguada fort Sinquerim fort was established during early seventeenth century. You can call Sinquerim fort an extension of Aguada fort. Purpose of building Sinquerim fort and Aguada fort is the same. Both of these were built by the Portuguese to prevent Maratha or Dutch attacks. Major parts of the fort have been destroyed with time. Only basement is remaining. If are in Singuerim or in Aguada fort, can pay a visit to this place. You will get some nice profile view of Sinquerim beach and Aguada fort from inside the fort. Fort remains open from 6 a.m. in the morning to 10 p.m. at night on all days of a year. Outside the fort some water sport facilities are available like jet skiing, parasailing etc. This area is comparatively less crowded therefore you can take some beautiful snaps peacefully. Fort timing is 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. There are many better places near Sinquerim where you can go instead of going to the fort. This fort could be your last destination for a day. From inside the fort you can watch a peaceful sunset and relax. But if you are expecting of something happening and magnificent out of it then you may skip this one. Though it is a UNESCO heritage site, you don’t have pay entry fee. Overlooking Mandovi river this fort stands tall amidst thick forest. A tall lighthouse is present inside. In its good old days, Sinquerim fort used to be the home of 79 canons. But that’s about its glorious past days. You will get to see only basements these days.

There lot of such interesting monuments and places inside and outside of Candolim talks about old days of Goa. Get a self-driven car on rent from Joe’s car rental in Calangute and visit them all at least once, is you are interested in history.