 Hundreds of people visit the beach every day, and this figure is much higher during special occasions like Maahibun.Thoondu has also been declared as a Protected area of Fuvahmulah by the government of Maldives on 12 June 2012 and the Atoll Council of Fuvahmulah has also passed a Decree to establish the place as a Protected area on 19 January 2012.Its sands are formed by white small round pebbles, which are unusually smooth and shiny.