Dhuvaafaru

Dhuvaafaru is an inhabited island of Maldives located in the eastern edge of Raa Atoll. Dhuvaafaru is literally translated as "running reef" & is the second largest island in Raa Atoll. The running reef means the reef keep on changing from season to season renewing. The island has a beautiful reef and lagoon. Resettlement of the island started on 14 December 2008 to inhabit the displaced residents of Kandholhudhoo (Raa Atoll) who were the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Though there is physical and literary proof of island being inhabited over 200 years ago. The famous wartime hero Dhandahelu — Dhuvaafaru Dhandahelu was a young boy from the island of Dhuvaafaru who fought with Muhammad Thakurufaanu to free Maldives from the occupation of Portuguese

 A house reef protects the island which has white sandy beaches around it. In the north side of Dhuvaafaru, sharing the same lagoon there is a small island. This small island of less than 300 feet is a landmass consisting of coral and stone and there is a wild growth of a tree called Kuredhi (ironwood). It is difficult to access inside the island due to the ironwood trees but it is a good picnic site. Fishing is the main occupation and tourist can enjoy shore fishing too

Discover true Maldivian lifestyle & culture. Discover the local people and how they live. Talk to the friendly people, join them in cafes & talk about lifestyle of the people & tradition, about food or enjoy taking photos or walking through the island.

You can simply relax on the beach under shades of the trees, read a book, watch Sunrise and Sunset & listen to sound of sea breeze or waves that will refresh your mind. Enjoy snorkeling, sun tanning, fishing on the beach & then make own BBQ. Fishing lines & hooks are available to buy from local shops at minimal price.

In the island you can find some Shops where you can buy soft drinks, biscuits & also there are few local Cafe's from where you can enjoy local & some Int’l dishes at low price. Also you can enjoy eating Hedhi-ka, which is local short eats which the cafes serve at low price including Coffee, tea varieties of juices.

Do not forget to bring your own snorkeling gears & suntanning lotions though they are available to buy from local shops. Water Sports facilities & Diving facilities are available for rent from some of the Guest Houses. It is advisable to check type of water sports facilities available at the time of booking.

There are Accommodation providers in the island like Guest Houses where they serve Full Board meals – Asian, Continental, European, Sea Food and they do arrange, fishing trips, Excursions trips, Snorkeling trips and Diving.

During the festive periods like Eid, Celebration Independent day holiday period, Republic day holiday period, school holidays & during new year period most of the islands will celebrate special traditional dance, sports, live-music; traditional dances, cooking traditional local foods. If you plan to make holiday during any of the Festive Period, it is advisable to check in advance any special events scheduled in the island during the special holiday period.