Diu

Diu is a city in Diu district in the state of Daman & Diu, India. It is an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. Between the 14th and 16th centuries, Diu was an important trading post and naval base for the Ottoman Turks who controlled the northern part of the Arabian Sea. The Portuguese invaded the port in 1531 and soon built a majestic fort here. In 1961, Diu was finally freed from the Portuguese. The influence of the Portuguese is evident when one looks at the old churches, buildings and especially the Diu Fort. Diu has some of the most picturesque beaches in the country. Area Code: 260