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Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel
Tiracol (Pernem), Goa, India · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle of Sawantwadi built Fort Tiracol around 1625, the Portuguese captured it in 1746 and renamed it Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier, and it served as a maritime defence for centuries. It played a role in the Goan freedom struggle before the Goa Tourism Development Corporation turned it into a heritage hotel in 1976. It overlooks the meeting of the Tiracol River and the Arabian Sea, and keeps its ramparts and chapel.
- 7 rooms
- Opened 1976
- Neighborhood: Arambol
- Rooms from 300 sq ft (28 m²)
About Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel
- Fort Tiracol was built around 1625 by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle of Sawantwadi and captured by the Portuguese in 1746, who renamed it Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier.
- It played a pivotal role in the Goan freedom struggle before the Goa Tourism Development Corporation converted it into a heritage hotel in 1976.
- The fort overlooks the confluence of the Tiracol River and the Arabian Sea, and is protected by the ASI, with its ramparts and chapel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 300 sq ft (28 m²).
History
Originally built in the 17th century by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle of Sawantwadi, the fort was captured by the Portuguese in 1746 and served as a strategic maritime defense for centuries. It played a pivotal role in the Goan freedom struggle before being converted into a heritage hotel by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation in 1976. The property was later extensively renovated and is currently managed as a luxury boutique hideaway that preserves its historical ramparts and chapel.
The setting
2 km from Querim Beach. 24 km from NH66 national highway.
Restaurants and bars
- The Tavern Restaurant — Restaurant
Amenities
- The Tavern (multi-cuisine restaurant) and Garden Cafe
- St. Anthony’s Chapel (17th-century on-site church)
- Sea-facing terraces and amphitheatre event spaces
- Airport shuttle and travel desk services
- Wellness and spa therapies including yoga sessions
- Private dining experiences and heritage trails
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