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Stunning aerial drone shot of Mathiveri island in Alifu Alifu Atoll, with turquoise lagoon, beach, and boat trail.
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Feridhoo vs Mathiveri

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Feridhoo and Mathiveri side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.

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Feridhoo
Mathiveri
Feridhoo island in Maldives

Feridhoo

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
General score
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Mathiveri island in Maldives

Mathiveri

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Feridhoo
2 scores won
3 ties
Mathiveri
4 scores won
8.2
Easy to reach
8.2
Easy to reach
8.9
Still authentic
7.6
Still authentic
7.8
Sea
10.0
Sea
8.5
Snorkeling
8.1
Snorkeling
5.7
Facilities
6.9
Facilities
2.1
Nightlife
3.9
Nightlife
6.0
Activities
7.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
6.6
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
8.2/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
9.0/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
87.90 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Very small
Island size
Small
51 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
544
Total inhabitants
878
492
Maldivians inhabitants
778
52
Foreigners inhabitants
100
14.60 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
13
Number of hotels
27
2
Number of restaurants
5
1
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 are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
  • 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
  • You want to choose where to have dinner every night
  • You expect the turquoise water of the photographs
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
  • You want bars, music and nights out
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want excursions and sport every day
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Mantas Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving SUP rental Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Feridhoo
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Windsurfing Catamaran rental
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Sandbank Picnic Kayak rental Jet ski rental Watersports
How to reach
Feridhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 40 min - 2 h
Price per person
~ € 74
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
55 min - 1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 170 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 40 min
Price per person
~ € 276
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
7 h 5 min
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Feridhoo
Mathiveri
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
2 h 5 min
Price per person
~ € 60
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
55 min - 1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 170 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
2 h 5 min
Price per person
~ € 345 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
6 h
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Mathiveri

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
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, August, September, October
Photos
Feridhoo
A wide view of the turquoise lagoon on Feridhoo island in Alifu Alifu Atoll, with a sandy beach and cloudy sky.
Empty sun loungers on the pristine white sand beach of Feridhoo Island in the Alifu Alifu Atoll with turquoise sea
A beautiful tropical white sandy beach and crystal clear lagoon on Feridhoo Island in the North Ari Atoll
Crystal clear turquoise water at Feridhoo island beach in Alifu Alifu Atoll with people swimming under blue sky
Aerial drone shot of the tropical island of Feridhoo in Alifu Alifu Atoll with white beach and turquoise lagoon.
Stunning aerial drone view of the turquoise lagoon, white sandy beach, and lush green vegetation on Feridhoo island, Alifu Alifu Atoll.
All 32 photos of Feridhoo
Mathiveri
White sandy beach on Mathiveri local island in Alifu Alifu Atoll with palm trees, blue ocean and a sun umbrella.
Scenic path with palm trees along the turquoise beach of Mathiveri Island in Alifu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, under a blue sky.
Sun-drenched white sand beach under palm trees on Mathiveri Island, Alifu Alifu Atoll with clear turquoise water.
An aerial drone view showing Mathiveri local island in North Ari Atoll with its stunning turquoise lagoon and sandbank
Drone view showing the Mathiveri local island sandbank in Alifu Alifu Atoll with turquoise lagoon and coral reefs
Tourists relaxing under palm trees and colorful umbrellas on the sunny bikini beach of Mathiveri Island, Alifu Atoll.
All 35 photos of Mathiveri
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