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Sep 16, 2024

　　At the extreme west of the island, Vanakbara is a fascinating little fishing village and one of the highlights of Diu. It’s great to wander around the port, packed with colourful fishing boats and bustling activity – best from 7am to 8am, when the fishing fleet returns and sells off its catch.

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Must-see attractions

Gangeswar Temple

　　Gangeswar Temple, on the south coast 3km west of town, just past Fudam village, is a small coastal cave where five Shiva linga (phallic symbols) are washed by the waves. The most scenic way to approach it is by the good, virtually empty coastal road that starts from near Sunset...

Church of St Francis of Assisi

　　A surprise awaits at this church, founded in 1593, and previously used as a hospital. The whitewashed exterior is all flaking paint and sea-spray decay, but the interior has recently been faithfully restored to its Portuguese-era beauty. There are blue-and-white arches and a giant carved wooden altar complete with images...

　　Painted bright red, this main town gateway in the huge city wall that hems in the western side of Diu has carvings of lions, angels and a priest, while just inside it is a chapel with an image of the Virgin and Child dating from 1702. ...

　　Built in 1535, with additions made in 1541, this massive, well-preserved Portuguese fort with its double moat (one tidal) was one of the most important Portuguese forts in Asia. Today sea erosion and neglect are leading to a slow collapse. Cannonballs litter the place, and the ramparts have a superb...

　　Ghoghla Beach, north of Diu town, is the best beach on the island. A long stretch of sand, it has less trash and fewer people than the other nearby beaches, along with gentle waves and one or two restaurants. Away from the area near the access roads the beach stretches...

St Paul’s Church

　　Cavernous St Paul’s is a wedding cake of a church, founded by Jesuits in 1600 and then rebuilt in 1807. Its neoclassical facade is the most elaborate of any Portuguese-era church in India. Inside, it’s a great barn, with a small cloister next door, above which is a school. Daily...

Nagar Sheth Haveli

　　The most impressive and elaborate buildings in Diu town's western maze of tiny streets are found in the Panchwati area. Nagar Sheth Haveli, an old merchant’s house, is particularly notable for its stucco scrolls and copious fruit carvings. ...

　　At the extreme west of the island, Vanakbara is a fascinating little fishing village and one of the highlights of Diu. It’s great to wander around the port, packed with colourful fishing boats and bustling activity – best from 7am to 8am, when the fishing fleet returns and sells off...

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