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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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Hulhumalé vs Mathiveri

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Hulhumalé 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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Hulhumalé
Mathiveri
Hulhumalé island in Maldives

Hulhumalé

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Mathiveri island in Maldives

Mathiveri

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
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Scores by Maldivando
Hulhumalé
5 scores won
1 tie
Mathiveri
3 scores won
10.0
Easy to reach
8.2
Easy to reach
1.7
Still authentic
7.6
Still authentic
3.8
Sea
10.0
Sea
6.6
Snorkeling
8.1
Snorkeling
9.6
Facilities
6.9
Facilities
10.0
Nightlife
3.9
Nightlife
8.0
Activities
7.0
Activities
7.5
Diving
6.6
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
6.8/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
9.0/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
5.30 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Very large
Island size
Small
1h 42min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
0
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Taxi
Ways of getting around
Walking
65714
Total inhabitants
878
53129
Maldivians inhabitants
778
12585
Foreigners inhabitants
100
415.40 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
50
Number of hotels
27
50
Number of restaurants
5
50
Number of cafes
3
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Hospital
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 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 are travelling with children
  • You want a choice of places to eat
  • 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 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
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want excursions and sport every day
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Hulhumalé
Funtube Parasailing Waterski Wakeboarding Skydiving Windsurfing Catamaran rental Kitesurfing
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Mantas Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Romantic Beach Dinner
How to reach
Hulhumalé

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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
Hulhumalé
Drone view of the turquoise sea and sandy beach coastline of Hulhumale island in Kaafu Atoll, with a football field.
Drone view of the vibrant coastline, beach, and urban buildings of Hulhumalé island, Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives.
Aerial shot of the urban landscape of Hulhumale local island in Kaafu Atoll, showcasing residential areas and green parks.
Aerial view of Hulhumalé local island in Kaafu Atoll, showing the vibrant cityscape alongside the turquoise beach.
Aerial perspective of Hulhumale local island in North Male Atoll showing modern urban infrastructure and lagoon.
Aerial view of high-rise apartment towers in Hulhumale local island, Kaafu Atoll, with the ocean and coast visible.
All 32 photos of Hulhumalé
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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