Diu Fort

Diu Fort is a large Portuguese fort located on the eastern tip of Diu Island in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Built in 1535 following an alliance with Bahadur Shah, Sultan of Gujarat, and completed in 1546, it overlooks the Arabian Sea. Notable for its massive walls, bastions, lighthouse, and sea-facing ramparts, it is a protected monument and a major heritage attraction in Diu.

Visitors can explore extensive fortified walls, bastions, gateways, and ramparts overlooking the Arabian Sea. Inside are open courtyards, old cannons, a lighthouse at the highest point, chapels and barracks ruins, and panoramic views of the coastline and sea. The fort has uneven stone pathways, staircases to upper levels, and open areas for sightseeing and photography. The surroundings include sea cliffs, beaches and the Diu coastline.