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Start by visiting the fort (which is located near the island jail). Proceed a few meters in the direction of the jetty, turn left to visit St. Paul's church and Diu museum (a sign post will indicate the left turn). From here, you might want to criss-cross your way through narrow alleys with Portuguese architecture-influenced houses to reach the Diu government hospital (formerly St. Francis of Assis, founded in 1593). Travel further down the road to reach Jalandar beach. A breathtaking view lies stretched on your left, as you get to Gangeshwar Mahadev temple. Now weave through Fudam to get to Malala. The road connects to Bunder road. Turn left and travel about 4 km to reach Nagoa beach. You can turn around and stay on Bunder road to return to the city which is about 8 km away. Or you can back-track your steps and relive the experience.
The Portuguese built the fort in 1535 and maintained an active garrison within it until 1960. Constructed on cliffs which breaks water and gives fantastic seaview. Every bastion of the fort is named after a saint. There is an old church, a chapel and a lighthouse inside the fort.
Diu Jail
It is in the middle of the jetty near the main town of Diu, which was in use since the Portuguese times. A sight to see during the night.
St Thomas Church
St Thomas Church was built in 1598 by an order of Bishop D. Aleixo Menezes. Following desecration, it was used an orphanage, old age home, museum, police station and a headquarter of the Angolan Battalion. The church converted into museum in 1992 containing ancient statues, wood carvings, Hindu and Jain idols and temple relics as well as stone inscriptions of the former rulers.
Natural caves with beautiful lighting. It has tunnels with rock-cut steps.
A must-visit near the airport, you will be surprised to see the shells around the world.
The main entrance to Diu covered in red paint.