Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district, Maldives

Places to visit near Thinadhoo

Thinadhoo is a town in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district, Maldives, home to about 6,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 beaches & coast, 2 forts & heritage and 2 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Dhevvadhoo (34 km), Dhaandhoo (65 km) and Dhiyadhoo (78 km).

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Thinadhoo at a glance

Location
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district, Maldives
Population
about 6,376
Coordinates
0.5306° N, 72.9997° E
Places within 50 km
30 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Addu City, 163 km
Airport
Gan International Airport (GAN), 172 km

Top places to visit near Thinadhoo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thinadhoo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Thinadhoo

36 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Thinadhoo. The closest is Rahadhoo (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rahadhoo · river spot · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll · ~5 km
  • Kaadedhdhoo · river spot · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll · ~6 km
  • Amari Havodda Maldives · river spot · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll · ~13 km
  • Dhevvadhoo · river spot · North Huvadhu · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Maarandhoo · river spot · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll · ~15 km
  • Kunata · river spot · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll · ~24 km

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Beaches & coast near Thinadhoo

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Thinadhoo. The closest is Havodda (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Thinadhoo

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thinadhoo. The closest is Maldives Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Thinadhoo

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Thinadhoo. The closest is Masjid al-Ikhlaas (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thinadhoo

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thinadhoo. The closest is Kulhi (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Thinadhoo

6 parks within 100 km of Thinadhoo. The closest is Rayyithu Hiyaa (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Thinadhoo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thinadhoo
  2. 15 km Maarandhoo · river spot, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
  3. 21 km Dhevvadhoo · river spot, North Huvadhu
  4. 20 km Amari Havodda Maldives · river spot, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
  5. 16 km Kaadedhdhoo · river spot, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
  6. 1 km Rahadhoo · river spot, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
  7. 5 km Back to Thinadhoo

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How to reach Thinadhoo

  • By air: Gan International Airport (GAN), Addu City — about 172 km by road
  • By road from Addu City: about 163 km · directions
  • By road from Maafushi: about 479 km · directions
  • By road from Malé: about 512 km · directions

All places near Thinadhoo by distance

Within 15 km of Thinadhoo

  • Havodda · beach · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll · ~13 km

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Thinadhoo by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves1636Rahadhoo (5 km)
Other attractions221Madavelli (10 km)
Beaches & coast110Havodda (13 km)
Forts & heritage29Maldives Monument (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs29Masjid al-Ikhlaas (10 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens26Kulhi (1 km)
Parks16Rayyithu Hiyaa (10 km)
Museums34Thinadhoo Museum (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints12Kafena View Point (1 km)
Temples01Bodu Havihtha (77 km)

Thinadhoo: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Thinadhoo?

Rahadhoo (river spot, about 5 km), Kaadedhdhoo (river spot, about 6 km), Amari Havodda Maldives (river spot, about 13 km), Dhevvadhoo (river spot, about 34 km), Maarandhoo (river spot, about 15 km), Aabadhee Maizaan (Museum Park) (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Thinadhoo?

30 places on Spotwander: 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 other attractions, 1 beach, 2 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Thinadhoo?

Rahadhoo, about 5 km by road; Kaadedhdhoo (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Thinadhoo?

Havodda, about 13 km by road; Vaadhoo North Beach (56 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Thinadhoo?

Maldives Monument, about 1 km by road; Thinadhoo City Monument (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Thinadhoo?

Start in Thinadhoo, visit Maarandhoo, then Dhevvadhoo, then Amari Havodda Maldives, then Kaadedhdhoo, then Rahadhoo, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Thinadhoo?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Thinadhoo?

By air: Gan International Airport (GAN), about 172 km by road. By road: 163 km from Addu City.

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