An island of breeze and beauty. The island of Diu, an erstwhile Portuguese colony, is situated off the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat bordering Junagadh district. It is an exquisitely beautiful getaway with golden sand beaches, dense palm-groves and historical monuments sans commercial exploitation and environmental degradation. Diu stands out, in marked contrast to other places, as a tiny island, where people have an excellent civic sense. With the magnificent serenity of its ambience, it is perhaps one of India’s last undiscovered jewels. Nagoa beach which is horse-shoe in shape, could well be one of the best beaches of the world. The other equally beautiful beaches are Ahmedpur, Mandvi,Chakratirath, Jallandhar, and Gomtimata all having their own charm and thrill. The administration has provided water-sports facilities. Diu can boast of several historical monuments which are imposing in architecture and design, like the Diu Fort built in 1535, St. Paul’s Church built in 1610 and St, Thomas Church converted into a museum. The Church and the Museum have been floodlit by the administration and gardens, parks and fountains have been created around the monuments to beautify them. Diu is all about lazy days and hazy nights. With a pleasant climate throughout the year, it affords unprecedented peace and tranquility to tourists. The beautiful tiny island, is lying on the west coast of India, with a coastal length of 21 kms., is at a distance of about 930 kms. from Bombay. The word 'Diu' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dweep'. During the period from the 14th to 16th century Diu was one of the best Sea Ports and a Naval base. Merchants of various lands carried on trade here.
Diu is virgin, Diu is picturesque, Diu is clean, Diu is green.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 38.5 sq.km.
Altitude : 29 metres
Climate : Summer Min. 20 degrees C Max. 38 degrees C Winter Min. 20 degrees C Max. 25 degrees C
Rainfall 70 cm
Season : October to May
Altitude : 29 metres
Climate : Summer Min. 20 degrees C Max. 38 degrees C Winter Min. 20 degrees C Max. 25 degrees C
Rainfall 70 cm
Season : October to May
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
- Air : Diu is connected by Vayudoot services with Bombay and Ahmedabad.
Fare : Bombay-Diu Rs.1199/- - Rail : Nearest railhead is Delwada (9 km) connected via Veraval by metre gauge line. However Veraval (85 km) is the convenient railhead connected to Bombay via Ahmedabad.
Fare : Bombay-Veraval Ist class Rs. 503/- (Via Ahmedabad) IInd class Rs. 137/- - Road : Diu is well connected by road via Una (30 km), to Ahmedabad (495 km), Bhavnagar (225 km), Bombay (930 km), Daman (763 km), Sasangir (128 km), Rajkot (261 km), Somnath (87 km), Veraval (77 km).
- Bus Service : There are regular state transport bus services from Una, Delwada to Diu. Diu is also connected by direct bus services with Veraval, Kodinar and Bombay.
- Local Transport : Private buses and Auto rickshaws ply within the town.
ACCOMODATION
Beautiful sea-side accommodation has been created by the administration apart from various private hotels.
Beautiful sea-side accommodation has been created by the administration apart from various private hotels.
PLACES OF INTEREST :
Diu Fort (1 km), Forte do Mar (1 km), Gupta Prayag at Delwada (9 km), Gangeshwar Temple (5 km), Nagao Beach (9 km). Shaking Tower at Delwada (9 km).
Diu Fort (1 km), Forte do Mar (1 km), Gupta Prayag at Delwada (9 km), Gangeshwar Temple (5 km), Nagao Beach (9 km). Shaking Tower at Delwada (9 km).
EXCURSIONS :
Girnar Hill, Junagadh (185 km), Palitana (195 km), Somnath Temple (72 km), Sasangir (128 km), Tulsi Shyam (45 km), Chorwad (97 km), Ahmedpur Mandvi (130 km).
Girnar Hill, Junagadh (185 km), Palitana (195 km), Somnath Temple (72 km), Sasangir (128 km), Tulsi Shyam (45 km), Chorwad (97 km), Ahmedpur Mandvi (130 km).
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION :
Tourist Information Office
Govt. of Daman & Diu
Marine House,
Diu - 362520. Tel:112
Tourist Information Office
Govt. of Daman & Diu
Marine House,
Diu - 362520. Tel:112