Diu - quiet Honeymoonplace in India - Liebe zur Erde

Diu

Unmentioned by all the pittoresc travel brochures:  Diu offers on some days a huge spectacle at one of its South-Western Beaches: The surging waves strike on flat rock slabs - the splashing waves can be 4-6 meters high!

Diu

Diu borders Gujarat and is a former Portuguese colony. Its one small part of a Union Territory. It consists of the two unconnected areas Daman and Diu on the west coast of India, both of which border the state of Gujarat. Diu is on an island that is connected by bridge to the mainland - the island is only 40 km2 and is located in the Gulf of Khambhat.


The Portuguese past can be admired in churches and the fortress. Although the population is mainly Hinduistic, the clocks strike here different and time and mood are more quietly: life breathes a greater tranquility than the rest India: The town and its streets are clean and well maintained, better than it is used to be in India. A jewel, where you can spend a few quiet days. This message comes in, especially among young Indian Honeymoons!






 








As special features, the island offers a fort, miles of deserted sandy beaches (Note: the flows in the innocent-looking coves can be dangerous - different to what the great travelogues of agencies will telll you - some are beastly!) And it hosts a special natural spectacle, you can see more of it below..


However, it must be said: the beaches are among other reasons so empty because each Bikini-suit is spotted inmediately by a breeze of male residents which are forming themselves into groups in an instant and becomes eyed extensively. So - don´t do it alone!!!

The Fort de Mar was supposedly built in 1541 by Vasco da Gama. It offers a magnificent view of the sea, but is no longer kept systematically repaired.

In addition, here is the craft of shipbuilding alive: the people are friendly and invite the curious passers-by to watch. Production is predominantly old craftswork: