Alorna Fort is located in the town of Alorna, it’s about 30 km from Mapusa and 10 km east of NH 17 from Malpem in Pernem. It was built by the Bhonsles of Sawantwadi in the 17th century.
The fort had four guns and inside the year 1746, the fort was captured by Marquis of Castello Novo (later recognized as Marquis of Alorna) from the Bhonsles. The possession nevertheless was brief lived.
The fort was again captured in 1781 by Dom Frederico Guilherme de Souza. It was utilized to defend towards the Maratha assaults from your north.
The fort is presently inside a dilapidated problem. It is having said that a beautiful internet site to explore as it is perched on the banks of your river Chapora because it flows peacefully in the direction of Colvale.