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A laid-back island of Portuguese forts, churches and calm beaches off the Gujarat coast - Diu Fort, the palm-fringed Nagoa beach and the strange Naida caves.
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The sweet spot for visiting Diu is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹4,500-₹8,500 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after slow travel and nature. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.6 km from Diu centre
The St. Paul’s Church and officially College of the Holy Spirit and Church of Our Lady of the Conception or Saint Paul, is situated on Diu Island, on the west coast of India, a Union Territory of India. Diu came under…
0.6 km from Diu centre
Diu Island is an island off the southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 38 km2, and a population of 44,110.
0.7 km from Diu centre
The siege of Diu occurred when a combined Ottoman-Gujarati force defeated a Portuguese attempt to capture the city of Diu in 1531. The victory was partly the result of Ottoman firepower over the Portuguese besiegers d…
0.8 km from Diu centre
INS Khukri was the lead vessel of her class of corvettes, in service with the Indian Navy. The ship was named after INS Khukri, the only Indian Navy ship to be ever lost in combat. It was lost duirng the 1971 Indo-Pak…
0.8 km from Diu centre
The Battle of Diu was a naval battle fought on 3 February 1509 in the Arabian Sea, in the port of Diu, India, between the Portuguese Empire and a joint fleet of the Sultan of Gujarat, the Mamlûk Burji Sultanate of Egy…
1.5 km from Diu centre
Gogolá or Ghogolá is a village within the Diu district, in the territory of the Union of DNDD, in India. It is a continental enclave located on the peninsula of the same name.
3.1 km from Diu centre
Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple or simply Gangeshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadeva) located at seashore of Fudam village just 3 km away from Diu in the union territory of DNDD. The view of the t…
5 km from Diu centre
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is located on the coastline of the state of Gujarat, India. It is located in Ahmedpur Mandvi, near Diu in Gir Somnath District. This is 370 km away from Ahmedabad. and is one of the 14 beaches ch…
5.6 km from Diu centre
Malala is a village in the Diu district and Union Territory of Daman and Diu, India.
7.3 km from Diu centre
Nagoá Beach is sandy coastline of the village of Nagoá in Diu district. The town's main industry is tourism, and it has 21 km in length. The population is 14,000 but about 40,000 tourists enter the town during peak se…
9.4 km from Diu centre
Delvada, also known as Delwada, is a village in Una Taluka, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, India. It is located on the banks of the Machundri River, 5 km from Una and about 8 km from Diu. Several religious and social …
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Shree Somnath Guest House, Rua de Suraj, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Vinayak Guesthouse, Firangiwada road, Diu - 362520, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Jay Shankar, Rua de Suraj, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Dream Vision Guest House, Rua de Cajillicui, Diu - 362520, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Heranca Goesa, Firangiwada road, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Sao Tome Retiro, Firangiwada road, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Hotel Ankur, Estrada la Cerda, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Hotel Uma Shakti, Main Bazar, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Annapurna, Rua de Cajillicui, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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A TO Z Cyber Cafe, Rua de Suraj, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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AARTI PIZZA, Firangiwada road, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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O'Coqueiro, Firangiwada road, Diu - 362520, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Apana Foodland, Fort Road, Diu - 362520, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Reshma, Rua de San Paulo, Diu - 362540, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Restaurant Bon Apetit, Bunder Road, Nagoa - 362570, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Jalaram Resturent, Bunder Road, Nagoa - 362570, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
The best time to visit Diu is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Diu at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Diu (DIU) airport, or Rajkot ~260 km. Nearest railhead: Delwada ~8 km, or Veraval ~90 km. By road: Via Una; a causeway onto the island.
A DIY trip to Diu starts around ₹4,500-₹8,500 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Diu is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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