Diu… an island of breeze and Beauty .A beautiful blend of Sun, sand and sea, is a God’s gift to those in quest of a blessed turf where the weary weight of this unintelligible world can, for a while, be lightened and the waking soul can hear the music of the spheres. It is an island retreat gently rocked by the wind and the wave from the Arabian Sea. It offers you undisturbed peace and an unusual holiday.
Diu a former Portuguese enclave, and now a Union territory, is steeped in history . It was a sea-port and naval base of considerable strategic importance from the 14th to 16th Centuries. It was also a vital trade link with the rest of India for traders overseas. Diu was under the sway of Chanda and Vaghela dynasties till the 14th Century. The Muslim rulers ruled over the island town till 1380 AD. Then came the mighty wave of invasion of the foreign rule that lasted well nigh upto 450 years.
In and around Diu : Nagoa Beach, Ghoghla beach, Chakratirath beachJallandhar shrine, St. Paul’s Church Diu Museum, Gangeshwar Temple, and Fort. |
