Dhigurah
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A long, narrow inhabited island in South Ari Atoll, with a long white sandbar extending from its southern tip. Step out the door and you're in the South Ari Marine Protected Area, the best base for whale shark watching.
Dhigurah means 'long island.' It is about 3 km long and only a few hundred meters wide. At low tide, the sandbar at the southern tip can be walked into the shallows, a spectacular sight. Just beyond the island lies the South Ari Marine Protected Area, where whale sharks feed year-round. Whale shark snorkeling tours from the island's dive shops (about USD 50 to 100) have a high success rate. Other options include manta ray and turtle snorkeling and night fishing. Guesthouses are affordable, and Bikini Beach is nearby. Speedboats from Malé take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Alternatively, fly to Maamigili Airport and transfer by boat.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kuda Rah Thila
- Broken Rock
- Dhangethi
- Maamigili
- Fenfushi
- Rangali Madivaru (Manta Point)
- Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
- Mahibadhoo