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Island in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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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.
dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. It displays Gothic architecture with large three storey facade. It was built in 1610 by Portuguese. The carved wood panels in church are carved by artists from Goa. It is illuminated at night. Services are held on Sundays and there is a Catholic school on upper floor.
has mansions owned by wealthy Portuguese and Indian merchants of the past featuring different architecture styles from European to local Indian bunglows. The Nagarsheth Haveli has mixed Indo-European architecture. It has three floors with well carved entrance and the balconies.
Memorial park dedicated to the crew of the sunken warship INS Khukri. The frigate was torpedoed by a Pakistani submarine in 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War.
Vanakbara beach
This virgin beach is on the western edge of the island in Vanakbara village, about 13 km from Diu. It is the most serene and beautiful beaches of all.
A seafront temple with five Shivalingas washed by the tidal waves.
A Zoroastrian bunglow and the funerary monument. The monuments are testament to Parsi's residence in Diu before moving to Gujarat.
The island is powered by solar energy in day meeting about 25% of its peak demand. To go inside, special permission required.
Nice view of creek and mangroves with many birds visible in early morning. Two watchtowers are there.
Built in 1593 during the tenure of Portuguese Governor Pero de Naya, it was the Friary of the Franciscans. The church is built on a high platform and has very high tower. The dome of the church is made of stones. The main altar is decorated with large fresco. The church can be seen only from outside.
Sunset Point
A small beach near Diu town good for sunset view. INS Khukri Memorial is located nearby.
The best and the largest beach of the Diu at the entrance to the island. It has golden sand touched by gentle waves round the year. The huge flat tidal zone provides clean water in safe swimming zone. The beach is developed with all public amenities and recreation facilities for tourists. The water sports and swimming zone with rescue teams are here.
Calm beach for sunset view.
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.
A very quiet, least crowded and isolated beach, apt for bathing and sun-bathing. No commercial establishments are insight at the beach, so you might want to carry something, just in case you go hungry!
Nagao Beach
Most commercial beach, complete with water-sports and lined with restaurants offering variety of seafood. There are plenty of Hokka Trees (branching palm trees) along the coastline which has red ball-like fruits used to make a local drink. These trees provides unique canvas for photography. These trees are found in limited locations along the Indian coast and were probably introduced by the Portuguese.
The night market near post office is popular for it. Bars remain open till 9:30PM.
from Bandar Chowk jetty are filled with loud music.
offers various water sports activities such as parasailing, wind surfing, water roller, water zorbing ball, scooba diving, water scooter, banana boating, speed boating, jet skiing etc. October to May is the best period for it due to the island having clean waters and open skies during this time. The departments of Port and Tourism operate Ferry Boat rides.
Ghoghla Beach Diu
resort on a beach, lots of greenery
chic boutique budget hotel, probably the best stay and food in Diu
By plane
By helicopter
A helicopter fight is available from Daman to Diu from M-Sa. Please confirm with Pawan Hans Ltd before planning as the fight may not operate regularly.
By bus
State-run buses as well as some private companies serve Diu from Ahmedabad. Trips take around ten hours and both regular and nocturnal sleeper buses exist.
By car
Diu has an underdeveloped road system, leading to traffic jams during rush hours.
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