Diu Travel Guide

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Diu Fort

Diu Fort, Diu

 Liatris1 Says:  A great place to stroll around in, and relax with beautiful views of the sea.The Fort was built in 1535 by the portuguese. 

Fish Market

Fish Market, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  It's always a challenge to visit a market, especially fish markets in India.This interesting woman greeted me and invited me to take her a picture. In Diu Island, people are friendly and many of them still speak Portuguese. 

Vegetable Market

Vegetable Market, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  It was my first place to meet locals. It was wonderful to find many people speaking Portuguese with Portuguese nationality.All locals that were born before Decembre 1961 are considered Portuguese, but they need to request for the nationality. 

Saint Thomas Church - Museum

Saint Thomas Church - Museum, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  Part of this church was into a museum, housing a lot of important antique statues, inscriptions on the stone by the ancient rulers, magnificent wooden carvings, idols, shadow-clocks and various other vital artifacts. A majority of these have been collected from the... 

Fortim do Mar

Fortim do Mar, Diu

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Portuguese Fort

Portuguese Fort, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  Diu Fort was constructed between 1535 and 1541 as the result of a defense alliance between the king of Gujarat and the Portuguese. It is enfolded by the Arabian Sea on three sides. This monument has a huge structure that houses a lighthouse. A couple of mounds of iron shells... 

Saint Paul's Church

Saint Paul's Church, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  This church was constructed in the year 1691 and is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception.Diu St Paul’s Church is considered to be the only church in operation in Diu till date. Boasting a Gothic architectural style, this church is the biggest Portuguese Catholic... 

Cocconut tree and the child

Cocconut tree and the child, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  There are at least four options to travel around the Island: taxi, auto, motorbike and bike.It's very easy to explore the island using a bike, and they charge around 25 INR per day. Anyway, if you prefer a motorbike without drive you pay 150 INR. 

Like Goa 30 years ago...

Like Goa 30 years ago..., Diu

 sourbugger Says:  The small Island of Diu, along with goa and Daman did not become part of India when Independence came in 1946 from the British. These three small enclaves were part of the Portugese empire and did not become part of the India state until the 1950's.Goa has become a massively... 

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Nilesh Guesthouse: Cheap Accomodation

Nilesh Guesthouse: Cheap Accomodation, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  I was looking for cheap and clean accomodation in central Diu. I must say I didn't find here a very clean guesthouse, but staff was really helpul and kind.About restaurant, it's good for breakfast but, in my opinion, for lunch and dinner choose another place.I stayed in a... 

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Restaurants  

O Coqueiro: Try Prawns with cocconut milk

O Coqueiro: Try Prawns with cocconut milk, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  O Coqueiro is a Portuguese name and means the cocconut tree.Prawns with cocconut milk is a local and delicious dish. Prawns with cocconut milk. 

Deepee: The best vegetarian restaurant

Deepee: The best vegetarian restaurant, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  If you are looking for vegetarian food, don't hesitate to visit this wonderful place. I have travelled in northern India and I have found many local vegetarian restaurants, but here I've found a very good service and a really tasty food for cheap.They have a wide variety of... 

La Dolce Vita: Try Fried Tuna Fish

La Dolce Vita: Try Fried Tuna Fish, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  As you are in an Island, fish dishes are of great quality at the restaurants. I have tryed fried tuna fish, and I found it really fresh. 

A Herança Goesa: Try the fresh fish

A Herança Goesa: Try the fresh fish, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  Unfortunatelly I didn't eat here a fish dish, but I had opportunity to visit this family and to know how they cook. There is only one problem: you need to book in advance! 

Transportation  

Scooter around Diu

Scooter around Diu, Diu

 Liatris1 Says:  We rented scooter and milled around the island and checked out the lovely beaches and view points. 

Bus from Diu to Daman

Bus from Diu to Daman, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  There is a daily public bus from Diu to Daman.Timetable20:30 - 14:00Fare259 INR 

Bus from Ahmedabad to Diu

Bus from Ahmedabad to Diu, Diu

 Avieira67 Says:  There is a daily public bus from Ahmedabad to Diu.Timetable08:30 - 19:00Fare180 INR 

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 Unfortunatelly I didn't eat here a fish dish, but I had opportunity to visit this family and to know how they cook. There is only one problem: you need to book... 

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 Diu is an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). 

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 Diu is an Island south of Gujarat. Diu was under Portuguese occupation from 1539 to 1961. And the fort is still standing there at the seashore. Diu is a relatively quiet Island. But In the weekends... 

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