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Take a crash course in Portuguese architecture as you march your way through the Fort of Moti Daman- a colossal polygonal structure with 10 bastions and two gateways protected by a moat on one side and the river on the other; the Fort of Nani Daman conspicuous by a giant gateway facing the river with a large statue of St. Jerome and the church of Our Lady of the Sea;  Go for a fun filled picnic at the Devka Beach characterised by a long shoreline or walk on the soft wet sand of the Jampore Beach at the border of the Gujarat coast and relive your childhood once again at the Mirasol Water Park, the Kadaiya Lake Garden and the Jetty Garden.

By Air: The nearest airport is at Mumbai.

By Rail: Nearest railhead is at Vapi (12 km away) located on the main railway line between Delhi and Mumbai. Another rail head is at Valsad Junction (35 Km away) Taxi Service is available between Daman & Vapi.

By Road: Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway No. 8 connects Daman via Vapi. While Mumbai is 193 km, Diu is 763 km while Panaji via Mumbai is 787 km.

For peace, solitude and a walk in the setting sun head to the calm and serene beach of Nagao, a semi circle beach off the village of Bucharwada; the Ghoghla beach for some Parasailing, Water Scooter Riding, Boat Sailing or to just simply lie down under the palm trees; Jallandhar Beach for some fun filled moments or just lolling around the soft sand shores. When at the Jallandhar Beach, do pay your respect at a small shrine of Jallandhar a mythological demon and king who was killed by Lord Krishna.

Drive a few kms to Fudam village to see the unique cave temple of Gangeshwar whose five Shiva lingams located in the midst of the rocks on the seashore are repeatedly paid obeisance by the sea waves. Visit the St. Paul Church for its elaborate facade and beautiful wood paneling; the archaeological treasure trove St. Thomas Church & Museum for antique statues, various stone inscriptions of the earlier rulers, wooden carvings and idols. Remember the brave soldiers of the 1971 Indo- Pak war at INS Khukri Memorial and take a boat ride to the Fortress of Panikotha or the Fortim do Mar, a magnificent fort located in the middle of the sea along with a light house and a small chapel; also visit the expansive and imposing Fort of Diu skirted by the sea on the three sides and offering some breathtaking views and the world's first Sea Shell Museum for an amazing collection of 2500 to 3000 sea shells.

By Air: The nearest airport is at Nagoa.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Veraval which is directly connected to Rajkot, Ahmedabad and other major cities by train.

By Road: A good network of roads connect Diu to Veraval (90 km), Dwarka (340 km), Palitana (175 km), Rajkot ( 295 km), Sasangir (120 km), Ahmedabad (495 km), and Mumbai (980 km).

There are a number of hotels in both Daman and Diu that provide fine accommodation facilities for travellers. Hotels in Daman and Diu include various budget hotels, luxury hotels and mid-price hotels. . Check out hotels in Diu and Daman.