Diu: an island off the Kathiawad peninsula, with Ghoghla on the mainland and Simbor 25 km away

Background

The Union Territory Administration describes Diu as a picturesque island situated in the Arabian Sea just off the southern coast of the Kathiawad Peninsula of Gujarat, which is also called Saurashtra. A portion of Diu District is on the mainland and is named Ghoghla. A small part of Diu known as Simbor is situated at a distance of 25 km from Diu and is reached through Gujarat. The district covers 40.00 Sq. Km. The attractions the Administration lists for Diu include the Diu Fort, the Naida Caves, the INS Khukhri Memorial, Gangeswar Mahadev, the Diu Museum, Saint Paul's Church, Nagoa Beach and Goghla Beach, which it records as holding Blue Flag certification. The town of Diu was an important port on the trade routes of the Arabian Sea, and the Battle of Diu was fought there in 1509 between Portugal and a combined force of Turkey, Egypt, Venice, the Republic of Ragusa and the Sultan of Gujarat.