HISTORY
View of the Fort in 1886.
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This Picture was created back in 1886 -
By António Lopes Mendes - A India portugueza; breve descripção das possessões portuguezas na Asia, dividida em dois volumes. Publicada por ordem do Ministerio da Marinha by Lopes Mendes, António, 1835-1894, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53738312
Cabo de Rama is famous for its historical fort which is totally in ruins today.
Portuguese claimed the Cabo de Rama Fort after defeating the King of Soonda and renovated it subsequently. In the past, the fort has switched hands between Hindu, Muslim monarchs and the Portuguese and witnessed many battles in history. The present rickety structure with turrets and rusty cannons is a leftover of the Portuguese. The Portuguese equipped it with 21 guns and military barracks, as well as commandant quarters and a chapel. It was abandoned when the Portuguese left this place. Later, this fort housed a government prison till 1955 and was abandoned again. Today, this fort is in ruins, but is a popular tourist attraction of Goa.
Entrance to the Fort
Fort Ruins
View from the fort is absolutely breathtaking. Amidst lush greenery, Cabo De Rama beach is made up of a few small beach coves and a larger one.
So, after spending our day at Cabo de Rama fort, we spotted a beautiful beach hut called Mi-Amor. A tiny little cozy place with a total of five cottages and a restaurant, run by a couple. The location of the beach hut made it very special , as it was the only one there in complete solitude and nothingness. It is an ideal location for couples to spend their me-time at and of course the ones finding nirvana ;), if you know what i mean.
Wide Angle of the Mi-Amor Beach Huts.
Mi-Amor Restaurant Entrance.
The Beach Huts at Mi-Amor.
This spot is also famous for Para gliding and I definitely did not try this :)
I have been a frequent traveler to Goa, and one thing that i never miss is to watch the sunset from this point. It is one of the most beautiful sunsets Spots . Picture of the sunset is totally raw and unedited.
No matter how many times one visits this place, the sight is a treat to watch.
Our Rides ..
The journey to the Fort is mesmerizing as its all forest area. The roads are beautiful and steep. So drive only if you are an experienced one. I'll conclude the rest of my journey and secluded places to visit, in Goa Diaries Part 3. If you missed to read the first part to Goa Diaries- here is the link: https://steemit.com/photography/@hippie-heels/goa-diaries-part-1-agonda-beach
