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Aerial drone shot of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and buildings.
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Dhigurah vs Maafushi

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhigurah and Maafushi 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
Maafushi
Dhigurah island in Maldives

Dhigurah

Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)
General score
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Maafushi island in Maldives

Maafushi

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Dhigurah
3 scores won
1 tie
Maafushi
5 scores won
7.9
Easy to reach
9.1
Easy to reach
5.6
Still authentic
2.9
Still authentic
9.5
Sea
8.0
Sea
7.9
Snorkeling
7.3
Snorkeling
7.0
Facilities
8.8
Facilities
4.4
Nightlife
10.0
Nightlife
7.0
Activities
10.0
Activities
7.0
Diving
8.0
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
9.3
User's rating
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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
26.00 km
Medium
Island size
Small
1h 43min
Walking time loop
46 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Cycling
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
761
Total inhabitants
4471
538
Maldivians inhabitants
3195
223
Foreigners inhabitants
1276
54.50 ha
Land area
41.10 ha
Facilities
38
Number of hotels
50
15
Number of restaurants
40
2
Number of cafes
21
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Hospital
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 proper dives, with currents and pelagics
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • It is your first time in the Maldives
  • You want people around and something to do in the evening
  • You want your days full of excursions
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 plan to snorkel from the shore, without a boat
  • You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
  • You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
  • You are after a small, close-knit village
  • You are travelling as a couple and looking for privacy
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 Maldivian Boduberu Show Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic Flyboard
Exclusive Dhigurah
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Exclusive Maafushi
Funtube Parasailing Waterski Wakeboarding Windsurfing Catamaran rental Vaavu Atoll trip Kitesurfing Floating Yacht Bar Visit
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
Maafushi
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
40 min
Price per person
~ € 29
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
40 min
Price per person
~ € 127 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
1 h 40 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Maafushi

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
11.3 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, September, October
Worst months
May, August, September, October
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
Maafushi
Stunning aerial drone view of the local island Maafushi in the Kaafu Atoll, featuring the harbor and cityscape.
Aerial drone shot of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and buildings.
Aerial view of Arena Beach Hotel on Maafushi Island, Kaafu Atoll, featuring white sand beach and clear turquoise water.
Aerial view of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters, white sand beaches and hotels.
Drone perspective of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll featuring sandy beaches, lush palm trees, and coastal buildings.
A sandy street on Maafushi Island, Kaafu Atoll, with people riding bikes and motorbikes amidst lush palm trees.
All 44 photos of Maafushi
Reviews from travellers
Dhigurah
4.7/5
Based on 3 reviews
Beaches
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Snorkeling
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Vibes
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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
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