Diu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in India
About Diu
Diu was a Portuguese colony from 1539 to 1961, when the Indian government used military action to retake all the Portuguese enclaves. Apart from Diu, alsoDaman,Goa,Dadra and Nagar Haveliwere "captured" in this conflict. This area used to be a part of a larger union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu before Goa became a state by itself. Diu is directly administered byDelhias part of the union territory ofDadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Diu has fine but not so spectacular beaches, Diu town, some villages and all in all very relaxed atmosphere compared to most of India. Diu is not anything like Goa for example and those expecting to find a similar place on a smaller scale might be disappointed. Gujarati, Hindi and English are mostly understood and spoken. Some older residents might sti
Top Attractions in Diu
Explore the best things to see and do in Diu:
- ★Chakratirth Beach
- ★Diu Fort
- ★Diu Museum
- ★Drive/Ride/Cycle
- ★Evening Cruises
- ★Fudam Bird Sanctuary
- ★Gangeshwar Temple
- ★Ghoghla Beach
Where to Stay in Diu
- 🏨Magico Do Mar
- 🏨The Hoka Island Villa
Diu Travel Guide Sections
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