AIR
There are regular flights to and from Mumbai.

Airport
Diu Airport is 5 km away from the town, north of Nagoa Beach.

RAIL
There?s a daily Rail to Junagarh via Sasan Gir from the Delwada Railway Station (8 km from Diu). The Veraval local also operates daily between Diu and Veraval.

Railway station
Nearest railhead is Delwada, about 8 km from Diu between Una and Goghla.

ROAD
Diu is connected by regular bus services to Somnath (80 km), Bhavnagar (180 km) and Rajkot (200 km). Gujarat State Transport Corporation buses operate between Ahmedabad and Diu. Private mini-buses also run from Diu to Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Bus terminus
Una is the access point for Diu by road.

CLIMATE
The summer temperatures range between 20°C and 38°C. And the winter between 20°C and 25°C.

Area
38.5 sq.km.

Population
340,000

STD CODE
01892

Diu Fort
Built between 1535 and 1541 by the Portuguese, this historic fort is on the edge of the island and is skirted on three sides by the blue-green ocean. The view from the fort is fabulous. The lighthouse inside adds a certain charm to the place.

Diu Museum
The Diu St Thomas Church has been converted into a museum. It houses various artefacts, Catholic statues and religious paintings of great interest.

Nagoa Beach
7 km from town, it is semi-circular in shape. Various water sports facilities are available here.

Jallandhar Beach
It is situated south of Diu town. The Jallandhar shrine is located on a hillock close to the beach. This is a very popular place among tourists.

Chakratirth Beach
The hill and the surrounding areas and landscape have been beautifully illuminated. Centrally located, it s an ideal place for a break.

Fortress at Panikota
Approximately one nautical mile from the Diu jetty, this fortress has a lighthouse and a peaceful chapel.

Gangeshwar Temple
Situated in Fudam village, Gangeshwar Temple has a Shivalinga (Gangeshwar) washed by waves from the sea

St Paul s Church
One of the oldest churches in Diu, it was built in the year 1610. The most elaborate of all Portuguese churches here, it has some excellent paintings.

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).

Fish are no doubt the prime attraction of Diu. The local fish mart is right behind the main Town Square. Local handicrafts can be bought at some of the beaches.