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Diu
A Portuguese colony till1961, Diu is a fascinating blend of Gujarati
& Portuguese influences, which is manifested in its architecture
& culture. The town itself is a maze of meandering shady lanes with
beautiful, ornamental houses. Many churches lie scattered across
the island, which is dominated by an almost impregnable fort. Cannon
balls litter the place & the ramparts have a superb array of cannons.
Magico-Do-Mar skirts the beach at the village of Ahmed Mandvi, just
across the Diu checkpoint
The
Resort- ' The Magic '
One of a kind, the resort is situated on the beach, just about 15
minutes away from the high tide point. The entire resort is constructed
on over four and a half acres of land with 32 seaview rooms. The
view is breathtaking encompassing the Old fort, jailhouse complex
& the magnificent church of Diu. The resort offers you more than
just rest & relaxation. It is within striking distance of a number
of historical places & also the famous Lion sanctuary of Gir, Somnath
Temple, Palithana & Junagadh. For the young & spirited, the resort
is alive with aqua sports like sailing, water scooter rides, beach
volleyball & a lot more exciting activities. The resort also offers
conferencing facilities that can host upto 80 people in the theatre
& executive style conveniences.
The Cuisine- 'Tantalizing'
The resort has an excellent restaurant that offers vegetarian as
well as non- vegetarian food & specializes in the typical Gujurathi/Kathiawari
fare. The open air restaurant, with barbecue & bonfire facilities
add to the atmosphere of leisure & bonhomie.
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