Situated 495kms from Ahmedabad, Diu Islands are popular among tourist for their pristine beaches, captivating churches and historical forts. Diu is home to some of the most remarkable beaches, to name a few are Vanakbhara beach, Chakratirtha beach and Nagoa Beach. Out of all these beaches, Nagoa Beach is the most popular beach among tourists and locals. Located nearby village of Bucharwada, this Horse shoe shaped sandy beach has been the hot favorite of tourist. This sunny and beautiful beach offers many water sports activities to its visitors like swimming and gamboling. Do not forget to try Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Water skiing here at the Nagoa beach. This semi-circle shaped beach with Hoka Trees on its shore gives you a pleasant tropical experience in India. Along the beaches, there are many other places to visit in Diu. Once a Portuguese colony, Diu has some remarkable churches and historical forts. Some of the must visit churches and forts are Fortim do Mar, Naida Caves, Zampa Gateway, Portugese Fort, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul Church, St. Thomas Church and Diu Museum.
Route:
• By Air: Diu airport at Nagoa is located just north side to Nagoa Beach. There are regular flights from Baroda and Mumbai for Diu. Diu-Mumbai daily Jet flights are very popular among tourists. Even from Ahmedabad airport, you can take private cars or taxis-s to reach Nagoa Beach.
• By Train: The nearest railway junction to Nagoa Beach is Veraval Junction which is almost 90 km away from the beach and the nearest rail station to Nagoa beach is Una. There are direct trains from Ahmedabad to Verval and from there you can take another train to Una. From the beach Una is almost 12 km away. You can get local auto-rickshaws and taxi outside the station.
• By Road: Diu is well connected by roadways with major cities of Gujarat & Maharashtra through National Highways. Regular bus services are available from Ahmedabad for the Nagoa beach. Trips take around 10 hours. Also buses are available from Old bus stand in Diu which is 7 km from the beach.
Nearest Railway Station – Una
Nearest Bus Station – Old bus stand in Diu located at the end of the bridge
Nearest Airport – Diu Airport
ATM locations: You can find ATMs of ‘State bank of Saurashtra’ near the petrol station in Diu town and another beside police check post at Nagoa beach.
Famous Places around the area: Offshore lighthouse, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul’s Church, St. Thomas museum, Pani Kotha, INS Khukri Memorial, and Sea Shell Museum are some of the places around Nagoa beach. Also nearby Diu Fort and very ancient Lord Shiva’s Temple on the “Gangeswar” coast are very popular tourist attractions here in Nagoa beach.
Best time to visit: As Diu is extremely warm and humid, visit the beach from September to May.
Climate: Summer (30°C-38°C) and Winter (7°C to 22°C)
Population: 52,074 (2011 census)
Local Famous Foods: Mouthwatering Seafood, traditional Gujarati food and delicious continental foods are available. Unlike other parts of Gujarat, you can drink alcohol in Diu. Do try Gujarati fruit salads.
Local restaurants: Most hotels have their own restaurants and around the beach you will find many small food joints.La dolce vita at Hospital Road, o’ coqueiro music garden restaurant at Firangiwada Road, Apana foodland at Fort Road, Night heron restaurant at Bunder Chowk Jetty, khajura bar & restaurant at Kodidhar Beachand Sea view restaurant at Ghoghla beach are some of the popular eat-out around Nagoa beach. You must try delicious lobsters and prawns and spicy seafood while you stay here.
Emergency numbers: Police Station – 2254999
Police Station-Nagva, Nagoa Beach Rd
Nearest Hospitals/Nursing homes:
1. Diu Government Hospital
Fort Road, Near St. Paul’s Church
(02875) 252480, (02875) 254651
2. Ambulance – 2230470
2. Chemists: Hasmukh Medical Storr: (02875)252236
3. Atmaram Jog Memorial Hospital
Dunetha,Nani Daman
(0260)2262190
Budget and safe hotels for middle class:
- Resort Hoka, Diu
Nagoa Beach, Diu-362520
Tel: 02875-253036/254632; mob:+91-9824294048.
Tariff: Rs. 2550 onwards
2. Government Circuit House Annexe,
Nagoa,Diu
(02875)252348
Tariff: 1000 onwards
3. Hotel Palms
Kodidhar Beach, Nagoa
(02875)253974/275375, +91 9409248236
Tariff: 2000 onwards
4. Hotel Gangasagar
Nagoa Beach, Diu
91-2875-252249,252501
Tariff: 1500 onwards
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