Daman – Diu is a tiny island which is surrounded by golden sand beaches and dense palm-groves. It was in past days a Portuguese colony which was a sea port and a Naval Base serve as fitting backdrop.
Tourist comes here to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the place that sweeps the twenty-one kilometer coastal length.
Daman –Diu offers you a refreshing holiday that can easily revitalize you by offering the exciting activities that you can partake in sunbathed-beaches, nostalgic forts and churches.
Daman-Diu has rich historical background that dates back to Mahabharata. The alluring attractions of Daman-Diu are namely Devka Beach, Moti Daman Fort, Nani Daman, Damanganga Tourist Complex, Fort of Diu, Jampore Beach, Church of Bom Jesus, Nagoa Beach, Gangeshwar temple and so on.
In 1961 Daman and Diu become one of most important Union territories of India. But before that it was under the rule of Portuguese rule. The tourism of Daman suggests about its attractive tourist destinations such as beaches, Old Portuguese forts, churches, etc.
There are many Portuguese building and beautiful churches all over Daman, and the place is gradually becoming popular among the foreign tourists as well. The tourist map of Daman-Diu shows all geographical area with highlighting the major spots of attractions.
The tourists’ spots include Fort St Jerome, Jain temple at Nani Daman, the 17th century old se Cathedral and the Church of our Lady Rosary in Moti Daman, etc. The special occasions like Nariyal poornima is the fishing season after monsoon and at that time boat races and swimming contests are done. |
