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Dhiffushi vs Dhigurah
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi 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
Dhiffushi
6 scores won
1 tie
Dhigurah
3 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
8.5/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
96.50 km
Small
Island size
Medium
35 min
Walking time loop
1h 43min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
1270
Total inhabitants
761
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
538
249
Foreigners inhabitants
223
26.70 ha
Land area
54.50 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
38
17
Number of restaurants
15
13
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 more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You are travelling with children
- You want a choice of places to eat
- 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
- Your trip revolves around snorkelling
- You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
- You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
- 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 Nurse Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Flyboard
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Overnight in Sandbank
Funtube
Parasailing
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Dhigurah
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
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
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
11.2 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
99 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.4 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October
Photos
Reviews
Dhiffushi
5.0/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
G. L.
5.0
"Spiaggia bianca soffice, mare bellissimo e cristallino, quando cala il sole si possono osservare le razze richiamate dag..."
13 October 2025Dhigurah
4.7/5
Based on 3 reviews
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
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.
Dhiffushi
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
€