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Aerial shot of a long wooden jetty leading to a covered platform on Vashafaru island, Haa Alifu atoll, Maldives.
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Hanimaadhoo vs Vashafaru

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Hanimaadhoo and Vashafaru 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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Hanimaadhoo
Vashafaru
Hanimaadhoo island in Maldives

Hanimaadhoo

Southern Haa Atoll (Haa Dhaalu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Vashafaru island in Maldives

Vashafaru

Northern Haa Atoll (Haa Alifu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Hanimaadhoo
3 scores won
1 tie
Vashafaru
5 scores won
7.6
Easy to reach
4.6
Easy to reach
5.3
Still authentic
7.7
Still authentic
8.3
Sea
9.3
Sea
6.8
Snorkeling
7.5
Snorkeling
7.4
Facilities
5.6
Facilities
5.1
Nightlife
1.2
Nightlife
6.0
Activities
8.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
7.0
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
8.5
User's rating
7.6/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
7.8/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
289.90 km
Distance from Male
305.50 km
Very large
Island size
Small
3h 43min
Walking time loop
1h 6min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Cycling
Taxi
Ways of getting around
Walking
2664
Total inhabitants
476
1895
Maldivians inhabitants
406
769
Foreigners inhabitants
70
298.30 ha
Land area
34.90 ha
Facilities
26
Number of hotels
19
4
Number of restaurants
2
5
Number of cafes
0
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 to land and already be there
  • You like getting around by bike
  • The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
  • You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
  • You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
It may not suit you if
  • You plan to snorkel from the shore, without a boat
  • You are travelling with young children
  • You want to choose where to have dinner every night
  • You have few days, or want to arrive without connections
  • The cost of the transfer matters to your budget
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
  • You are travelling with young children
  • You want bars, music and nights out
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Mantas Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic Kayak rental Jet ski rental Maldivian Cooking Class Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Hanimaadhoo
Maldivian Boduberu Show Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Vashafaru
SUP rental Funtube Waterski Wakeboarding Windsurfing Catamaran rental Kitesurfing
How to reach
Hanimaadhoo

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Vashafaru
Recommended Cheapest
Domestic flight + Shared speedboat ×2
Duration
3 h 45 min
Price per person
~ € 196
Changes
2 changes
Fastest
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
Duration
2 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 289 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Vashafaru

Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.

Climate
27.3° — 28°C
Avg temperature
27.2° — 28°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
10.1 /month
Avg rain days
10.2 /month
84 mm/month
Avg rainfall
84 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.3 km/h
January, February, March, April, December
Best months
January, February, March, April, December
June
Worst months
June, July
Photos
Hanimaadhoo
Scenic view of a pristine white beach on Hanimaadhoo local island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives with lush green trees.
Aerial perspective of the white sandy beach and turquoise water at Hanimaadhoo island, Haa Dhaalu atoll, Maldives.
Stunning aerial drone view of Hanimaadhoo local island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, featuring the harbor and residential area.
Aerial drone view of Hanimaadhoo island airport runway located in Haa Dhaalu atoll, surrounded by deep blue sea.
Aerial view of kitesurfing at Hanimaadhoo local island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters and boats.
Aerial view of the blue school complex in Hanimaadhoo Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives with solar panels on roof
All 22 photos of Hanimaadhoo
Vashafaru
Aerial view of a long wooden jetty leading into turquoise water on Vashafaru island, Haa Alifu atoll, Maldives
Aerial view of Vashafaru island in Haa Alifu Atoll during a scenic sunset with dramatic clouds over the Indian Ocean
Aerial view of the long white sandbank leading to Vashafaru local island in Haa Alifu Atoll with turquoise ocean.
Aerial shot of a long wooden jetty leading to a covered platform on Vashafaru island, Haa Alifu atoll, Maldives.
Drone view of Vashafaru local island beach in Haa Alifu atoll with a sun shelter and turquoise crystal waters.
Aerial view of the white sand beach and turquoise water on Vashafaru Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives.
All 40 photos of Vashafaru
Reviews from travellers
Hanimaadhoo

No reviews yet

Vashafaru
4.3/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
4.0
Snorkeling
3.5
Vibes
4.0
Value for money
4.0
S. A.
4.3

"Scomoda da raggiungere ma ha un bel sandbank. Isola con molti turisti italiani."

15 May 2025
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