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Fulhadhoo vs Mathiveri
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Fulhadhoo 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
Fulhadhoo
4 scores won
1 tie
Mathiveri
4 scores won
8.6/10
Overall score
8.7/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
101.70 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Small
Island size
Small
1h 5min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
Ways of getting around
Walking
341
Total inhabitants
878
240
Maldivians inhabitants
778
101
Foreigners inhabitants
100
28.90 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
20
Number of hotels
27
7
Number of restaurants
5
2
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
Water park
Kids playground
Outdoor gym
Indoor gym
Perfect for you if
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
- You want a small village where they know you after two days
- You like getting around by bike
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
It may not suit you if
- You want to arrive by public ferry and spend next to nothing
- It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want to arrive by public ferry and spend next to nothing
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Exclusive Fulhadhoo
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Overnight in Sandbank
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Mantas
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Watersports
How to reach
Fulhadhoo
Recommended
Cheapest
Shared speedboat
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
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
10.9 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
94 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.7 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, June
Worst months
May, August, 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.
Fulhadhoo
Mathiveri
Trio of Wonders: The Best of Ari Atoll
14 nights - 13 days
- 3 islands to discover
Price per person from
2,210
€