Sightseeing and
Excursions: Nagoa Beach: If you are not keen on site-seeing, take a twenty minutes
refreshing drive through open arid land to dense coconut groves to reach the Nagoa Beach.
It is located in the Nagoa hamlet of the village of Bucharwada. The beach is exceptionally
beautiful and quiet. In the exceptionally beautiful horse-shoe (semi-circular) shaped
beach, various water sports facilities are available. It is safe for swimming. Plenty of
branching Palm Hoka trees whisper and sway in the intoxicating sea breeze all day long.
The virginity of the beach and serenity of the surroundings give you peace and pleasure
beyond expression.

Jallandhar Shrine:
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allandhar
Shrine is located on a hillock close to the beach. This small shrine crowned with a dome,
contains a niche wherein a stone carved face of Jallandhar is seen. Near by there is also
a temple of Goddess Chandrika. The beach is at a distance of 1 km from Diu Town.
St. Paul's Church:
St. Paul's Church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction
of the church was started in 1601 and was completed in the year 1610. The main facade of
the church, perhaps the most elaborates of all Portuguese churches in India, is adorned
with curiously treated volutes and shell-like motifs, and immediately attracts visitors.
The facade has been illuminated by flood lights adding to the evening city glow.
Diu Museum:
The old St. Thomas Church has been converted into a museum which houses the antique
statues, various stone inscriptions of the earlier rulers, wooden carvings, idols,
shadow-clocks and other important artifacts have been collected from various sites and
displayed.
Gangeshwar Temple:
This is situated 3 km away from Diu in Fudam village. A Shivlinga, known as Gangeshwar,
is in the midst of the rocks on the seashore, and is washed by the tidal waves of the sea.
Fort:
Among the
places of tourist interest, the Fort of Diu occupies a prominent position. It is an
expansive and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. The fort commands a
magnificent view of sea. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD after a defence
alliance, concluded by the Bahadurshah, Sultan of Gujarat, and the Portuguese when the
former was attacked by Humayun, the Mughal Emperor.
The sea skirts the fort on the three sides. On the Fort stands a giant structure now
housing a Light House. A couple of mounds of iron shells can be seen even today inside the
fort.
Several canons still stare menacingly from top and some are peeping out of the holes on
the walls of this gigantic structure. The main front wall is having five huge windows with
stone galleries. A strange mist shrouds the galleries. A strange mist shrouds the entire
fort. It is more conspicuous during winter nights when fog spreads around, and the wick of
the light house gas-flame becomes meek and misty.
Fortress of Panikota:
The
Fortess of Panikotta is a magnificent stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth
of the creek. It can be reached only by a canoe or a motor launch. Approximately one
nautical mile from the Diu jetty, it also has a light house and a small chapel dedicated
to Our lady of sea. Located in the middle of the sea, the Fortess makes for a beautiful
view whether seen from the jetty, from the Fort, from the village of Ghoghla or from Diu
proper.
Ghoghla:
The Ghoghla Beach is among the six beautiful beaches in Diu District. A
tourist complex built here provides all basic amenities to tourists.
Chakratirath Beach:
Chakratirath Beach is centrally located and contiguous to the town of Diu. This beach
serves the locals as well as domestic and international tourists, providing them with an
opportunity to have a worthwhile break. The hill and the surrounding areas and landscape
has been beautifully illuminated.
The spot has been developed by constructing an open-air auditorium on the seaside of
the hillock.

Excursion:
The famous Somnath temple near Veraval is about 100 km from Diu by road. Those
interested in wildlife can take a trip to the Gir forests, the only home of Asiatic Lions.
The temple of Dwarka, Jain temple of Palitana and historic city of Junagadh are a short
drive away.