Cabo de Rama Fort
Cabo de Rama
Ruins of an old fort on a headland in South Goa. Walking along the walls offers views over the cliffs and the Arabian Sea, and the sunset is especially spectacular.
Cabo de Rama Fort stands on a headland in South Goa. According to legend, Rama, the hero of the Ramayana, stayed here during his exile, which is how it got its name. The fort was built by local Indian kingdoms, then captured and reinforced by the Portuguese in 1763. Its walls, gun emplacements, and gates survive, and the white Chapel of St. Anthony within the grounds is still in use. Walk along the walls to the seaward side to overlook the cliffs and the Arabian Sea, and a path leads down to a hidden small beach below. Entry is free, but there is no shade, so bring water and sunscreen. It is about 25 km from Palolem and 15 km from Agonda, so a taxi or motorbike is recommended.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Cola Beach (Khola)
- Agonda Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Canacona Island
- Palolem Beach
- Patnem Beach
- Talpona Beach
- Shree Mallikarjun Temple