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Aerial view of Fulidhoo local island beach in Vaavu Atoll with white sand, palm trees and clear turquoise lagoon.
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Dhigurah vs Fulidhoo

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhigurah and Fulidhoo side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.

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Dhigurah
Fulidhoo
Dhigurah island in Maldives

Dhigurah

Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Fulidhoo island in Maldives

Fulidhoo

Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Dhigurah
4 scores won
1 tie
Fulidhoo
5 scores won
7.9
Easy to reach
8.4
Easy to reach
5.6
Still authentic
5.8
Still authentic
9.5
Sea
8.5
Sea
7.9
Snorkeling
9.0
Snorkeling
7.0
Facilities
5.8
Facilities
4.4
Nightlife
3.9
Nightlife
7.0
Activities
9.0
Activities
7.0
Diving
8.0
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
9.3
User's rating
7.5
User's rating
8.5/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
8.7/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
96.50 km
Distance from Male
55.80 km
Medium
Island size
Very small
1h 43min
Walking time loop
27 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Cycling
Ways of getting around
Walking
761
Total inhabitants
400
538
Maldivians inhabitants
294
223
Foreigners inhabitants
106
54.50 ha
Land area
11.80 ha
Facilities
38
Number of hotels
28
15
Number of restaurants
13
2
Number of cafes
1
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Jetty
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
  • 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
  • You want to see rays and nurse sharks without leaving the island
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You want proper dives, with currents and pelagics
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • You want your days full of excursions
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
It may not suit you if
  • You want to get there quickly and without connections
  • You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
  • You are counting on withdrawing cash on the island
  • You plan to snorkel from the shore, without a boat
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 Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhigurah
Maldivian Boduberu Show Flyboard
Exclusive Fulidhoo
Funtube Parasailing Wakeboarding Windsurfing Catamaran rental Vaavu Atoll trip Kitesurfing
How to reach
Dhigurah
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 55 min
Price per person
~ € 57
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 216 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 55 min
Price per person
~ € 322 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
6 h 35 min
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Dhigurah
Fulidhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 5 min
Price per person
~ € 46
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 202 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 5 min
Price per person
~ € 196 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
3 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Fulidhoo

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° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.8°C
11.2 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.6 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October, November
Photos
Dhigurah
Stunning aerial drone shot of the tropical white sand beach and coral reef surrounding Dhigurah local island.
Aerial view of the long shaped Dhigurah local island with turquoise lagoon and deep blue ocean under a cloudy sky.
A scenic sandy pathway surrounded by lush tropical palm trees and dense vegetation on the local island of Dhigurah.
Picturesque view of the pristine white sandy shoreline and turquoise waters of Dhigurah local island in the Maldives.
Drone shot of the famous elongated white sandbank on Dhigurah local island during a golden sunset over the ocean.
View of the turquoise clear sea touching the white sand beach and lush tropical vegetation on Dhigurah Island.
All 32 photos of Dhigurah
Fulidhoo
High altitude aerial drone shot showing the local island of Fulidhoo in Vaavu Atoll surrounded by turquoise water
Aerial drone shot of tourists observing stingrays in crystal clear water on the beach of Fulidhoo Island, Vaavu Atoll.
Drone view showing the white sandy beach and turquoise lagoon of Fulidhoo Island in the beautiful Vaavu Atoll.
A woman snorkeling in clear tropical water approaching a group of graceful stingrays swimming over sandy seabed.
Aerial drone shot of the long wooden jetty and pristine white sandy beach of Fulidhoo Island in the scenic Vaavu Atoll.
Aerial view of Fulidhoo local island beach in Vaavu Atoll with white sand, palm trees and clear turquoise lagoon.
All 56 photos of Fulidhoo
Reviews from travellers
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
Fulidhoo
3.8/5
Based on 2 reviews
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
G. A.
3.5

"Fulidhoo ha una spiaggia bianchissima e accogliente con un mare cristallino, però è un po’ difficoltoso andare al largo:..."

13 January 2026
M. D.
4.0

"Non c’è un porto, solo un pontile di legno, così la spiaggia resta ininterrotta. Ha 2 bellissime bikini beach ed un impr..."

23 May 2025
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