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Dhangethi vs Fenfushi
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhangethi and Fenfushi side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhangethi
6 scores won
1 tie
Fenfushi
2 scores won
8.4/10
Overall score
8.1/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
87.90 km
Distance from Male
110.80 km
Small
Island size
Small
39 min
Walking time loop
39 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
936
Total inhabitants
1000
718
Maldivians inhabitants
811
218
Foreigners inhabitants
189
29.90 ha
Land area
25.40 ha
Facilities
25
Number of hotels
6
6
Number of restaurants
1
0
Number of cafes
2
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
N/A
Water park
N/A
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
Perfect for you if
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want your days full of excursions
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
- You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
- You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
It may not suit you if
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want to get there quickly and without connections
- You are counting on withdrawing cash on the island
- You want to dive with tanks
- You want to choose where to have dinner every night
- You want a wide choice of places to stay
- It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
- You are travelling with young children
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
Island Hopping Trip
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Dhangethi
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Funtube
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Watersports
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Desert island picnic
Catamaran rental
Vaavu Atoll trip
Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Fenfushi
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How to reach
Dhangethi
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Fastest
Private seaplane + Private speedboat
Private speedboat
Fenfushi
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.
Climate
27.1° — 30.4°C
Avg temperature
27.1° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.2 /month
Avg rain days
11.2 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
99 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.4 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October
Photos
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Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhangethi
Fenfushi