
Central group
Alif Dhaal Atoll
The whale-shark capital of the country. Year-round juvenile whale shark presence around Dhigurah and Maamigili draws divers and snorkellers; resorts here lean dive-focused.
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Maldives Idylls editorial. Page status: researching. Last reviewed 11 May 2026.