Bardez

Bardez is a taluk in North Goa, Goa, India. Calangute has its own town profile within Bardez.

History

Chapora Fort was built over an earlier military outpost and guarded the northern frontier along the Chapora River. Goa Tourism records Portuguese control of Bardez from 1543 and describes the fort’s Portuguese and Maratha history.

Attractions

Visit Chapora Fort for its river and coast views, or explore Calangute, Candolim and Anjuna beach areas.

Nearby places

Mapusa is the market-town access point described in the tourism board’s Chapora guide. Calangute, Saligao, Candolim, Siolim and other local profiles are linked below.

Sources

https://goa-tourism.com/fort/chapora-fort/ https://goa-tourism.com/siteseeing/beaches-of-north-goa/