Fort Aguada is a Portuguese fort, which was constructed in 1612 on the Sinquerim Beach. The sole purpose behind building this fort was to guard the region from the Dutch and Marathas. At the site of the original fort, Fort Aguada Beach Cottage has been built.
Church of St. Alex, which was founded by Franciscans, is popular among tourists for its architectural beauty. The church features two towers, altars and a white dome, which can be seen from the entrance.
Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself.It is about one mile (approximately 1.61 km) long and is crescent-shaped, one can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea. The depth of the sea increases gradually, being shallowest at the northern end of the beach, making it safe for average swimmers, and the currents are not fast.