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Addu Atoll

Addu Atoll can be travelled by road between Gan and Hithadhoo, passing inhabited areas and coastal landscapes. A bicycle ride can be combined with a visit to the wetlands of Addu Nature Park.

Addu Atoll
Photo by Mark Hodson Photos Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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What makes it special

  • About 16 kilometres of road link Gan and Hithadhoo along the western side.
  • Addu Nature Park in Hithadhoo brings together lagoons, mangroves and boardwalks.
  • Gan retains traces of British military infrastructure.
Addu Atoll
Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Addu Atoll
Photo by Mark Hodson Photos Source: Flickr: Creative Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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Addu Atoll

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Addu by bicycle, from Gan to Hithadhoo across an inhabited atoll

In Addu, one road links villages, wetlands and the traces of a former air base. This route helps you decide how much time to allow, which sections to cycle and when not to push the plan.

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Profile updated: 08/10/2026