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Discover Diu

The coastal city of Diu in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu is situated towards the south of Gujarat state in India. It is linked through roadways to Gujarat and Maharashtra. Diu airport, located around 7 km from the city also operates flights to metropolitan cities in India. There is no rail head directly connecting to Diu, the nearest rail station is Veraval, which is around 90 km from the city.

Overview

Situated towards the eastern end of Diu Island, Diu was once a colony of Portuguese. This fishing town is also one of the least populated places in India. Best known for its fortress and Portuguese Cathedral, Diu is a beautiful tourist destination in India. The climate in the city can be characterized as extremely warm with humid summers, average monsoons and cool winters. October to March is the best time of the year to visit Diu. Direct flights from Mumbai to Dui are also available, which will only take an hour.

City Attractions

Diu has many tourist attractions which can be visited while in the city. Located on the coast of Diu Island is the majestic Diu Fort, a must see place. From the fort, one can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea. Another worth visiting attraction is the Fortress of Panikota. Situated around 3km from the town is Gangeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is also visited by many tourists. Diu also houses many beautiful churches of Portuguese era, among which St. Paul's Church, St. Thomas Church and Church of St. Francis of Assisi are the most popular ones. Other must visit places in Diu includes Nagao beach, Jalandhar beach and Sea Shell Museum.

Eating & Shopping

Diu serves delicious fresh sea foods and Gujarati foods, which one can relish while traveling in the city. Visitors are also offered with standard south and north Indian delicacies too. Most of the restaurants and eating joints serves non-vegetarian delights. Located near the Tourism office, there are some pure-vegetarian restaurants, where one can savor vegetarian fare.

Shopping is also one of the most fun activities to be indulged in Diu. Items made of seashells and pearls are best buys in Diu, which are readily available in the shops located along the beaches. Leather slippers and baskets made of straws are also the most common items in the city.

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