Tiracol

Tiracol

Tiracol

Village in Goa, India

Tiracol is a village on the river right mouth of the Tiracol River and part of the Pernem Sub-Division of North Goa. Due to its location, it is geographically separated from Goa by land making it a Goan exclave in Maharashtra. It also happens to be the North-Western most point of the state. It is well known for its historical Portuguese era Fort[1] and Churches.

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Though there is a road connecting the village to neighboring village of Redi, Maharashtra, the most frequented mode of entry is the ferry from Querim.[2]

Tiracol Fort and Church

Fort Tiracol, is a Portuguese era fort turned luxury hotel near the village of Tiracol. It houses the 17th Century Church of St. Anthony within its walls, which is still frequented by local residents.[3]

Church of St. Anthony

References

  1. [1]
    "Best Luxury Hotels,Beaches Resort And Royal Villas In Goa". www.forttiracol.in.
  2. [2]
    "River Navigation Department Goa". www.rnd.goa.gov.in.
  3. [3]
    "Terekhol Fort - Terekhol Fort Goa - Terakol Fort Goa India". www.bharatonline.com.
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