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Dhiffushi vs Hinmafushi
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Hinmafushi side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
5 scores won
Hinmafushi
4 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
8.1/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
16.50 km
Small
Island size
Medium
35 min
Walking time loop
50 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
1270
Total inhabitants
2012
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
1492
249
Foreigners inhabitants
520
26.70 ha
Land area
65.40 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
29
17
Number of restaurants
11
13
Number of cafes
4
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 more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You are travelling with children
- You want a choice of places to eat
- You do not want to lose half a day getting there
- You want to surf, or to learn
It may not suit you if
- 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 expect the turquoise water of the photographs
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Maldivian Cooking Class
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Catamaran rental
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Snorkeling with Mantas
Diving
Overnight in Sandbank
Funtube
Parasailing
Wedding Ceremony
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Flyboard
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Hinmafushi
Surf lessons
Floating Yacht Bar Visit
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Hinmafushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
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
Reviews
Dhiffushi
5.0/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
G. L.
5.0
"Spiaggia bianca soffice, mare bellissimo e cristallino, quando cala il sole si possono osservare le razze richiamate dag..."
13 October 2025Hinmafushi
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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.
Dhiffushi
Hinmafushi