Daman and Diu is the second smallest union territory in India They are two different parts, enclosed between sea on one side and Gujarat on the other. Daman is situated near Surat. Daman is situated on the west coast of India, on the Arabian Sea. Daman lies on the banks of the Daman Ganga River, some 170 km north of Mumbai. It was earlier a Portuguese territory, till 1961. Windbreaks, placid blue seas, untouched beaches; peaceful villages make Daman a popular getaway. Daman has a perfect combination of sun, sand and sea. The most important occupation of people here is fishing. The service sector mainly comprises of Real estate, Tourism and Insurance. The Portuguese culture has influenced the architecture, cuisine and life style of the people here. Music and dance are an integral part of the people of Daman. There are some hotels to cater to the lodging needs of tourists. One can enjoy great cuisines here. The river divides the town into two - Nani Daman (Little Daman), on the northern bank, where one can mainly find hotels, restaurants and bars, and Moti Daman (Big Daman) where there are  government buildings and churches. The long shore line at Devka and Jampore has been popular with tourist. Swimmers are particularly fond of Jampore beach. There is a popular amusement park on the beach which is illuminated on the festive days. At Moti Daman, the fort, the stately Light house, gardens, historic monuments and ancient Gothic style churches, are famous tourist spots. At Nani Daman, the Nani Daman Fort and the church inside, and the fishing jetty where boats are anchored, are worth paying a visit. Other popular tourist spots in Daman are Damanganga Tourist Complex, Kadiaya Lake Garden, Pargola Garden, Mirasol Water Park, The Paryatan Bhavan, House Of Bocage, Collector House. The weather in daman is pleasant throughout the year.