Asdu (320 x 150 m), in the lagoon, about 3 miles W of Mirufuri, is covered with coconut palms. At 32 km N of airport.
ASDU is famous for its live house
reef jealously guarded and protected by it's management.
The natural
beauty of this tiny island is in its white sandy beach that recedes to
crystal clear waters of the lagoon and in its exotic coral reef abundant
in tropical fish of unimaginable colours. The fish literally swim with
you and occasionaly nudge you for new acquaintance. The reef, about 20 to
30 meters from the beach, is ideal for beginner-divers and for
snorkeling. For the experienced diver there are the special off-shore
reef diving spots as well as the channels that open to the Indian Ocean to have a rare glimpse of what life is
with the undersea predators.
Mirufuri is located on the outer barrier, NE of N Male 'Atoll. Lush with a beautiful coconut grove. The vast lagoon allows the practice of windsurfing and diving. The island of Mirufuri is composed of white sand as fine as flour, very green vegetation with palms, hibiscus, various ...
This uninhabited island (known as "Chikens" or Kuda Vilingili) E reefof the North Male atoll, is a surf spot that requires speed. It's a Long, excellent left-hander that has two sections, accessible by boat.
Best winds are NW-NNE (offshore). Named ...
Surf: Thulusdhoo (Cokes), Atoll Capital. Eastern reef of North Male’ Atoll: a short
but intense ride. A big wave tube spot. A steep barreling takeoff, then
a very shallow inside section that opens up even more than the takeoff.
Best on mid to high tide, however, can be ...
Himmafushi, inhabited, and Lankanfinolhu (Lankanfushifinolhu), about 1.8 miles SW, lie on the same reef, with a low islet about midway between. Himmafushi is a fishing village.Lankanfinolhu houses Paradise island resort. On the outer reef, southeast of the island, there are two ...
Elongated, with an area of 10 hectares, Kanifinolhu located E Reef North Male Atoll, is surrounded by a large lagoon that is home to an island of fishermen.