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Dhangethi vs Mathiveri
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhangethi and Mathiveri side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhangethi
2 scores won
3 ties
Mathiveri
4 scores won
8.4/10
Overall score
9.0/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
87.90 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Small
Island size
Small
39 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
936
Total inhabitants
878
718
Maldivians inhabitants
778
218
Foreigners inhabitants
100
29.90 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
25
Number of hotels
27
6
Number of restaurants
5
0
Number of cafes
3
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
Kids playground
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
Indoor gym
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 want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
It may not suit you if
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want to get there quickly and without connections
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want excursions and sport every day
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhangethi
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Funtube
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Vaavu Atoll trip
Kitesurfing
Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Mathiveri
Maldivian Cooking Class
How to reach
Dhangethi
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Fastest
Private seaplane + Private speedboat
Private speedboat
Mathiveri
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
11.3 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, September, October
Worst months
May, August, September, October
Photos
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Mathiveri
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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
Mathiveri
Trio of Wonders: The Best of Ari Atoll
14 nights - 13 days
- 3 islands to discover
Price per person from
2,210
€