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Where to visit in Gadhdhoo?

Gaaf Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

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Gadhdhoo is a surfing paradise in the southern Maldives, famous for the legendary Tiger Stripes reef break. The island is also renowned for weaving traditional Maldivian mats (Thundu Kunaa) from local reeds.

Gadhdhoo is a surfing paradise in the southern Maldives, famous for the legendary Tiger Stripes reef break. The island is also renowned for weav...

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01

Surf Tiger Stripes

3 hours | Hard | Free to surf; boat transfer or board rental extra

02

Traditional mat weaving workshop

1 hour | Easy | Buying mats is optional

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Good first tap

Visit to surf the world-class Tiger Stripes waves and watch local craftspeople weave traditional mats.

Best time

March to October

How to reach

Fly from Velana International Airport to Maavarulu Airport, then take a speedboat transfer to Gadhdhoo.

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