REIS MAGOS FORT
It is situated on the southeastern extremity of the tableland on the right bank of the Ma ndovi, in the province of Bardez, about two miles to the northeast of Fort Aguada. It was constructed in 1551 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to Goa at the narrowest part of the Mandovi river, enlarged subsequently on different occasions, and finally re-erected in 1707.
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AGUADA FORT
This imposing structure built of laterite lies west of Reis Magos and lies at one end of the coastline of beautiful beaches that begins with Sinquerim and ends with Vagator. It is the largest and best preserved forts in Goa. It was built in 1612 to guard the entrance to the Mandovi river. It derives its name from several freshwater springs that existed on its site. For the ships that sailed from Portugal, it was the first stop after a long journey for fresh water supplies before moving inland. Today it houses the state prison. There is an old Lighthouse that stands in the middle of the fort and it was built in 1864.
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CHAPORA FORT
This fort lies at Chapora , which is on the southern tip of the Chapora river as it opens into the Arabian sea. It marks the end of the coastline that extends from Fort Aguada. It was built in 1617 by the Portuguese.
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