Kaashidhoo beach

Kaashidhoo is a local island in the north of North Male Atoll, Maldives. In fact, this is mini-atoll with its own lagoon. The island is large, while the village occupies only a small part of it. Good beaches are available, but you'll have to walk along the shore to find something suitable. The island has also interesting pre-Islamic archeoligical sites. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 4.965127, 73.469338

Hotels [edit]

There are several guesthouses in Kaashidhoo island. However, these are poorly presented in the international booking systems.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Male international airport (MLE). Next take a government MTCC ferry, - route # 302. The journey takes 6 hours per way and costs about US$2 per person:

- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: departure from Male at 11:00 - arrival in Kaashidhoo at 17:00;

- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: departure from Kaashidhoo at 7:00 - arrival in Male at 13:00.

The only transfer option on other days is a private boat, which costs from US$300 per way (for the boat).

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in the Maldivean Kaashidhoo island is a dry season in the winter half of the year.

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