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Bikini Beach

beach

Long stretch of beach with good snorkeling and sunset views.

Kuda Giri Wreck

activities

Famous dive site with sunken cargo ship and abundant marine life.

House Reef

beach

Easy access reef with sharks, rays, and healthy coral formations.

Local Harbor

local

Working fishing harbor with excursion boats and local atmosphere.

Panorama

Guraidhoo

Guraidhoo: Surfer's Secret

Guraidhoo is a local island in Kaafu Atoll known for surfing and excellent value. Close to Malé with great waves and authentic island life.

Location

Kaafu Atoll, 45-min speedboat from Malé ($30-40). Close to surf breaks and resorts.

Surfing

Main draw. Multiple surf breaks nearby. Consistent waves March-October. Board rentals available. Surf trips $30-50.

Accommodation

Guesthouses $40-80/night. Good options: Guraidhoo Inn, Holiday Ocean View.

Activities

Surfing, diving, snorkeling, sandbank trips. Day trips to nearby resorts possible.

Budget

$60-80/day total. Good value for surf...

Weather

Average temperature by month

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Water temperature
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VisaMastercard

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limited

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BML m-Faisaa

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Local island - CASH preferred! BML ATM exists but often empty. Guesthouses take MVR cash mainly. Cards at some larger guesthouses only.

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BML ATM on island - UNRELIABLE, often no cash! South Male Atoll. 30min speedboat from Male. NO exchange office. USD accepted at dive shops/cafes informally. Withdraw MVR in Male before arrival! Surf/dive destination - plan cash for equipment rentals, food. Guesthouses prefer MVR over USD.

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10%

Tipping not customary. 10% service charge included. Small cash tips for surf/dive instructors (100-200 MVR) appreciated.

Other Islands

Maafushi

Maafushi

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Gulhi

Gulhi

Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé

Fulidhoo

Fulidhoo

Thoddoo

Thoddoo

Dhigurah

Dhigurah

Malé

Malé

Ukulhas

Ukulhas