Fort Tiracol, Portuguese fort at northern tip of Goa, India

Fort Tiracol is a Portuguese fort on Goa's northern coast, perched on a cliff overlooking the Tiracol River mouth. The structure features thick stone walls and angled bastions that rise above the Arabian Sea.

Khem Sawant Bhonsle, Raja of Sawantwadi, built the fort in the 17th century on a hillock above the Terekhol River. On 23 November 1746 the Portuguese under viceroy Pedro Miguel de Almeida took it after a naval battle, and they revamped it in 1764. It stayed Portuguese until December 1961.

The fort chapel, built by Pedro Miguel de Almeida after the 1746 capture, became the Church of St. Anthony. Mass is held Sundays at 9 am, and the church otherwise opens mainly for the annual feast, usually in May.

The fort is reached by ferry from Querim across the Terekhol River; the ferry runs all day and carries cars for a small fee. From Panaji, the route passes Arambol and Kerim. The road leads directly to the hotel entrance, and day visitors may walk freely in the resort area.

The fort witnessed one of the final battles during the 1961 liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule. This made it a focal point in Indian independence, marking the end of centuries of colonial presence.