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Gaagandu Rock and Ukulhas Afternoon

The biggest isolated rock in the Maldives sits just offshore from Ukulhas. It is a limestone islet that has cracked in the middle and is surrounded by moray eels and sea creatures. This plan takes you to the rock for snorkeling and back to the island for a late lunch.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Nala Bistro

    Start with a quiet breakfast or coffee at Nala Bistro. It opens early at 07:00 and is less crowded in the morning. The menu features fish and seafood suited to western palettes.

  2. 13:45

    Gaagandu

    Head to Gaagandu. This limestone islet is the only part of Alif atoll above water and is about 15 meters long. It is a good place to dive and snorkel. Look for the abundance of sea creatures in the water surrounding the rock.

  3. 14:45

    Poblano

    Return to the island and eat at Poblano. It is a standard tourist fare restaurant in a nice garden setting. They offer vegan and vegetarian options and have friendly staff.

Local tip

Check the route for transport to Gaagandu as it is an isolated rock. Nala Bistro is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00. Poblano is open Mo-Th, Sa, Su from 12:00 to 23:00 and Fr from 13:30 to 23:00.

Check before you go

  • Nala Bistro opens at 07:00.
  • Poblano opens at 12:00 on most days.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ukulhas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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