Island escape

Diu

Portuguese forts, old churches and the palm-lined curve of Nagoa Beach.

Places to see in Diu

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Heritage
Diu Fort
A Portuguese sea fort begun in 1535, with ramparts, cannons and a lighthouse.
Plan 2–3 hours
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Coastal
Nagoa Beach
A semi-circular beach near Diu airport, with soft sand and palm trees.
Plan 2–3 hours
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Nature
Naida Caves
A maze of square-cut limestone tunnels outside the old town wall, lit by sunbeams through openings in the rock.
Plan 1–2 hours
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Coastal
Ghoghla Beach
A golden-sand beach at Ghoghla, on the mainland side of Diu.
Plan about 2 hours
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Historical
INS Khukri Memorial
A memorial dedicated to the officers and crew of INS Khukri, sunk during the 1971 war.
Plan about 1 hour
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Heritage
St. Paul's Church
A Portuguese Jesuit church completed in 1610, with a decorated front and black-wood altars, still in use.
Plan about 1 hour
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