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Dhangethi vs Dhigurah
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhangethi and Dhigurah side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhangethi
4 scores won
1 tie
Dhigurah
4 scores won
8.4/10
Overall score
8.5/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
87.90 km
Distance from Male
96.50 km
Small
Island size
Medium
39 min
Walking time loop
1h 43min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
936
Total inhabitants
761
718
Maldivians inhabitants
538
218
Foreigners inhabitants
223
29.90 ha
Land area
54.50 ha
Facilities
25
Number of hotels
38
6
Number of restaurants
15
0
Number of cafes
2
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
N/A
Water park
N/A
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
Perfect for you if
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want your days full of excursions
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
- You want a choice of places to eat
- You like getting around by bike
It may not suit you if
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want to get there quickly and without connections
- You want to get there quickly and without connections
- You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhangethi
Funtube
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Vaavu Atoll trip
Kitesurfing
Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Dhigurah
Maldivian Cooking Class
Flyboard
How to reach
Dhangethi
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Fastest
Private seaplane + Private speedboat
Private speedboat
Dhigurah
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.
Climate
27.1° — 30.4°C
Avg temperature
27.1° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.2 /month
Avg rain days
11.2 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
99 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.4 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October
Photos
Reviews
Dhangethi
No reviews yet
Dhigurah
4.7/5
Based on 3 reviews
Beaches
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Snorkeling
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Vibes
—
Value for money
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G. A.
4.5
"Dhigurah è uno splendido atollo con lunghe spiagge di sabbia bianca e fine, lambite dalla trasparenza del mare, davvero..."
13 January 2026
G. L.
5.0
"Sabbia soffice e bianca dove fare lunghe camminate peccato che sia inquinata da turisti maleducati. Abbiamo fatto escurs..."
13 October 2025
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhangethi
Dhigurah
Trio of Wonders: The Best of Ari Atoll
14 nights - 13 days
- 3 islands to discover
Price per person from
2,210
€
Dhigurah Experience: Turtles, Mantas & Sunset Fishing
10 nights - 9 days
- For snorkelers
Price per person from
2,000
€