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Aerial view of Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, showcasing the sandy beach, tropical waters and port area.
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Gulhi vs Male'

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Gulhi and Male' 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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Gulhi
Male'
Gulhi island in Maldives

Gulhi

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
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Male' island in Maldives

Male'

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Gulhi
5 scores won
Male'
4 scores won
9.1
Easy to reach
10.0
Easy to reach
6.7
Still authentic
1.7
Still authentic
8.5
Sea
3.3
Sea
7.0
Snorkeling
2.5
Snorkeling
6.7
Facilities
10.0
Facilities
3.8
Nightlife
10.0
Nightlife
8.0
Activities
7.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
7.5
Diving
6.5
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
8.4/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
5.2/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
20.50 km
Distance from Male
0.00 km
Very small
Island size
Very large
19 min
Walking time loop
1h 41min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
0
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Taxi
976
Total inhabitants
137238
812
Maldivians inhabitants
100614
164
Foreigners inhabitants
36624
11.70 ha
Land area
205.50 ha
Facilities
19
Number of hotels
50
9
Number of restaurants
50
1
Number of cafes
50
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Hospital
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 do not want to lose half a day getting there
  • You want to surf, or to learn
  • You like the idea of walking the whole island
  • You want to land and already be there
  • It is your first time in the Maldives
  • You want people around and something to do in the evening
  • You want a choice of places to eat
It may not suit you if
  • You get restless when there is not much to explore
  • You want excursions and sport every day
  • You want to sunbathe in a swimsuit
  • You expect the turquoise water of the photographs
  • Your trip revolves around snorkelling
  • You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
  • You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
  • You are after a small, close-knit village
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Funtube Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Windsurfing Desert island picnic Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Gulhi
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Surf lessons Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Maldivian Boduberu Show Vaavu Atoll trip
Exclusive Male'
Waterski Wakeboarding Flyboard
How to reach
Gulhi
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
25 min
Price per person
~ € 29
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
25 min
Price per person
~ € 92 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Gulhi
Male'

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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
Gulhi
Drone shot of the scenic Gulhi Island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring a white sandy beach, turquoise lagoon and the village.
Aerial shot of the crystal clear turquoise water at Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll with people swimming and boats.
Children walking down a sandy street lined with colorful flowers and palm trees in Gulhi island, Kaafu atoll.
Aerial perspective of Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring colorful houses, white sandy beaches and ocean.
Stunning drone view of Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise lagoons and reefs.
A white ambulance parked outside the local health center in Gulhi island, Kaafu Atoll, with the Maldivian flag.
All 28 photos of Gulhi
Male'
Aerial view of Male local island in Kaafu atoll featuring the Sinamale Bridge connecting to the international airport
Stunning aerial perspective of Male, the capital local island in Kaafu Atoll, showcasing its dense cityscape and harbor
Aerial shot of the colorful buildings of Male City, the local island capital in the Kaafu Atoll, surrounded by ocean.
A beautiful sunset overlooking the busy harbor of Male city in Kaafu Atoll, with docked speedboats and city lights.
Stunning drone aerial view of Male City, the capital island of the Maldives located in the Kaafu Atoll, with its dense urban landscape surrounded by the deep blue Indian Ocean.
Stunning aerial drone view of Male capital city in Kaafu Atoll, with the Sinamale bridge connecting to the airport.
All 46 photos of Male'
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