Vanakbara Fishing Harbour and Fish Market

Vanakbara Fishing Harbour and Fish Market is a major fishing harbour located at the western tip of Diu Island in the village of Vanakbara, Diu district. It is one of the largest and busiest fishing harbours in the Union Territory, serving the traditional Koli fishing community. The harbour is notable for its fleet of colourful fishing boats, daily fish auctions, and fresh seafood trade, offering visitors insight into the local fishing economy and coastal life.

Visitors can expect an active working harbour with rows of moored fishing trawlers and boats, fishermen unloading the daily catch, and a bustling open-air fish market. The setting is coastal with a jetty, harbour basin, and adjacent Vanakbara Beach. Visitors can observe fish sorting, auctioning and drying activities, see a variety of fresh sea fish, and experience the daily routine of the fishing community. The area is busy in the early morning when boats return.