The Reis Magos fort is one of the well-preserved forts of Goa. Most famous yacht cruise to the Reis Magos Fort. The fort is located on the northern bank of the Mandovi river. The Reis Magos fort is built 2 miles away from another famous fort, the Aguada fort. Located at the mouth of the Mandovi estuary. The fort is constructed out of massive laterite fortifications studded with sentry towers.
Much later after the Portuguese abandoned the fort it was used as a prison for sometime. At the base of the fort the Reis Magos church has been built that adds charm to the village. It’s a best choice for the wedding cruise.
The fort has intensive high sloping walls on its sides looking out towards the river Mandovi judging by its position on a steep slope wherein a walled corridor links the main fortress with the anchorage of the river. The water supply is provided from a fresh water spring within the fortress and it has many underground rooms and passages. The distinctive feature of the fort being the decorative bastions with cylindrical turrets looking out towards the river.
