In 1670, a small-armed band of the Arabs of Muscat surprised and plundered the fortress, retiring with the booty they had acquired. Since that happening, the other most worthy event occurred in connection with the liberation of Portuguese settlement-'Operation Vijay' just before the midnight of December 16, 1961, ending the colonial rule. The different land blocks on the west coast of India, Daman, Diu and Goa came to form one political unit after liberation from the erstwhile Portuguese regime in 1961. In 1987, when Goa becomes a full-fledged state, Daman and Diu was separated from Goa.

Daman and Diu is the second smallest union territory of India. Daman and Diu are actually two parts, both on the seaside and both enclosed by Gujarat. Fishing and salt is main industrial product due as many parts and liquor is not prohibited.

The main tourist attractions are St.Paul's Church Diu museum and there are many beaches around the island.

St.Paul's Church

St Paul's Church built in 1601. The outside of the Church built in Gothic style is very beautiful. So also is the interior decoration with carvings in Burma teak. In a old church a Hospital has been established recently.

Diu Museum

The old St.Thomas Church has been converted into a museum which houses the antique stone inscriptions of the earlier rulers, wooden carvings, idols, shadow-clocks and other important artifacts have been collected from various sites and displayed.

Diu Fort

The Diu fort is an imposing structure constructed around the year 1541. It is surrounded by sea on three sides. The fort has canons, which reminds one of the struggles between the Bahadurshah, Sultan of Gujarat, Humayun, the Mughal Emperor and the Portuguese. The deep canals flanking the fort, the giant watch tower (now converted into a lighthouse), the cannons, the vestiges of foregone battles (like mounds of iron shells from enemy cannons), the stone galleries, and gigantic windows.

Diu Beaches

Nagoa beach in Diu, a horseshoe shaped white-sanded beach, is one of the best beaches of the world. Other beaches in Diu are Ahmedpur, Mandvi, Chakratirath, Jallandhar and Gomtimata. Water sports, camel and pony riding are provided on the beaches.

Chakratirath beach serves the locals as well as domestic and international tourists, providing them with an opportunity to have a worthwhile break.

The Ghoghala Beach is among the six beautiful beaches in Diu District. A tourist complex built here provides all basic amenities to tourists.