Continent |
Asia |
Country |
Maldives |
Next Big City |
Male |
Next Town |
South Ari Atoll |
Type: |
Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Reefs, Corals, Bridge |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Average choppy water. No surf. Flatter in the lagoon. Most of the water area is shallow, so it's possible to stand in water.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
None |
The beach is very small. Soft white sand, shaded by palm trees. 1.7km long, this coral island resort is surrounded by white sandy beaches, protected by a calm, crystal blue lagoon and replete with an abundance of tropical marine life.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty |
Very hot, as it's directly on the Equator. Water is also very warm. Be aware of the strong sun.
Best Months: |
January, May, June, July, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, SW |
Main Direction: |
NE, SW |
Mostly light winds or none at all. Will work in all directions as it's an island!
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
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Short walk |
Fly to Male and then take an air taxi to White Sands Resort.
Rules |
None |
Formerly called Ari Beach Resort and White Sands Resort.