Dhigurah (Dhivehi: ދިގުރަށް) (in translation from Divehi – a long island) is located 96 km southeast of Male in southern Ari Atoll. The length of the island is approximately 4 km; its width (in its widest part) is 300 m. The island gets narrower in its southern direction and ends with a sandbank. The island is surrounded by a by a crystal clear protected lagoon with a vibrant house reef.
The Island is blessed by having an amazing Whale Shark and Manta Point just minutes away by boat – one of the few places in the world where you can see these magnificent creatures.
Dhigurah island is a fishing village with a population of about 600 inhabitants who are engaged in fishing, woodworking and boat building. In the village there are two schools and a kindergarden, a health center, a number of shops, souvenir shops and Island Office – an information center. The village is in the head part of the island (about 600 meters), the remaining 3 kilometers is occupied by the equatorial forest. On both sides of the island is a beach, the length of almost the entire length. Being on the one hand Dhigurah, you can admire the sunrise, and on the other – the sunset.
Near the island (a narrow part of it) there is a sandbank, where picnics and romantic dinners are often organized. It can be reached by foot or by boat.
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Scenic23013586772
The best experience I ever had! It was great experience there! The staff were all very friendly and helpful.You can never find a better drive center... read more - 01/05/2019
Alam Khan
Probably the best diving sights of whole Maldives - 09/08/2018
Karen Ryder
guys were really friendly, professional and gave us a brilliant day out. whale shark, manta, sting ray, turtle and dolphins... read more - 15/02/2020
- Rafal Kopacki
Wspaniali ludzie i przepiekne miesca do nurkowania których jest najwiecej w okolicy wyspy Dhigurah. Sama wyspa zachowuje swój orginalny... read more - 10/03/2018
PhoebeZhouHuixin
Once in a lifetime experience! The diving was excellent! In between dives, we could snorkel with whale sharks and manta rays. We did a range... read more - 30/12/2019
Agnieszka W
Prawdziwe Malediwy Wyprawa zorganizowana bardzo profesjonalnie pod każdym względem! Fantastyczna atmosfera, przepiękne miejsca, super obsługa . POLECAM !!!! - 16/04/2018
