Diu is located near Veraval port. This is a small island. It was formerly a Portuguese colony. Alcohol is legal in Diu. Diu is an important and famous tourist destination for the people of Gujarat. Diu District is the tenth least populous district in India. Diu is known for its Portuguese cathedral. The city is a fishing town. This city and district was formerly part of Saurashtra. The city was an important port on the Indian Ocean trade routes to the Arabian Sea. Diu is a popular tourist destination. This island is close to Gujarat so the people of Gujarat are very much seen here.

Visiting place in Diu 

Diu Fort

Diu Fort was built during the Portuguese rule. This. The fort was a Portuguese colony. The fortress was built as part of Portuguese India’s defensive fortifications at the eastern tip of the island of Diu during the 16th century. The fort of Diu is considered one of the seven wonders of Portuguese origin in the world. The fort is one of the most famous places to visit in Diu. The fort of Diu forms an attractive structure on the shores of the island. The lighthouse that one can climb leads to the highest point on the island and provides an Awesome view of the surrounding.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul’s Church is located in Diu, a central region of India. St. Paul’s Church is the largest and only functioning church in Diu. This church is dedicated to the Lady of Immaculate Conception. This church was built in 1601. Famous worldwide for its stunning Jesuit architecture by Indian artisans, this church features a stunning creation of rich wood carvings. St. Paul’s Church is also known as the Apostle of Jesus, the Apostle of the Gentiles.

Nagaon Beach

Nagoa Beach is located on the edge of the Junagadh district. The main industry of the city is a tourism and it has 21 kilometers of coastline. Nagoya Beach is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Diu. The place is a revered destination for tourists from all over the world. A large number of tourists visit here in summer. The beach is located in the village of Nagoana in the village of Butcherwada and is a center of attraction for its Hoka trees.

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple

The Gangeshwar temple is dedicated to the Transformer of the Trinity Lord Shiva. Gangeshwar Temple is located in Kudam village near Diu. This temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas. There are five Shivlings in this temple. This is basically a cave temple located among the rocks on the beach. This temple is also known as ‘Beach Temple‘ because Shiva Ling is located on the beach. 

Diu Museum

The Diu Museum is housed in St. Thomas Church. The church was built in 1598. The church has since been turned into a museum. The museum also houses 400-year-old wooden and marble statues of St. Thomas and St. Benedict. The church is built in Gothic style architecture.