Cabo de Rama Fort

This moated fort, named after King Rama from the Indian epic Ramayana, has witnessed pitched battles in the past. It is said that he and his wife Sita lived here for a while during their exile from Ayodhya. In the late 18th century, this fort changed hands from its Hindu rulers of the Soonda kingdom to the Portuguese invaders. Though it is in ruins now, the old trees and its shaded foliage in the campus make for an easy, interesting walk at any time of the day. You can climb the staircase to the top of the boundary wall and observe the old and abandoned cannons. Better still, you can enjoy poring over the vast expanse of Indian Ocean. Youngsters can be seen hiking down to the rocks touching the sea for that perfect picture or a selfie.
You need to rent a bike or hire a cab to reach the fort. From Palolem, head north towards Canginim, crossing Agonda and Cola beaches, to reach this heritage site. In the middle of the compound, St. Anthony's Church stands guard. It offers a mass service on Sundays and Tuesdays at 8:30 AM and 8 AM. On the rest of the days, the fort opens to public at 9 AM and closes at 5:30 PM. On your way out, you might want to stop at the nearby beach restaurant for a meal or coffee.