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Avieira67 Says: The church of São Paulo was constructed in 1691 and is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. It is the only church in operation in Diu. Boasting a Gothic architectural style, this monument is the biggest Portuguese Catholic church on the island. Its intriguing...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
O Coqueiro: Try Prawns with cocconut milk
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
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
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.
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In 1535, Diu island, with an area of 38.8km2, lying off the south coast Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, was offered to the Portuguese as a reward for military aid they gave to the Sultan Bahadur Shah...
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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