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Hulhumalé vs Vashafaru
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Hulhumalé and Vashafaru side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Hulhumalé
4 scores won
2 ties
Vashafaru
3 scores won
6.8/10
Overall score
7.8/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
5.30 km
Distance from Male
305.50 km
Very large
Island size
Small
1h 42min
Walking time loop
1h 6min
Sandbank on the island
0
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Taxi
Taxi
Ways of getting around
Walking
65714
Total inhabitants
476
53129
Maldivians inhabitants
406
12585
Foreigners inhabitants
70
415.40 ha
Land area
34.90 ha
Facilities
50
Number of hotels
19
50
Number of restaurants
2
50
Number of cafes
0
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
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
- 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 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 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
- 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
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Funtube
Maldivian Cooking Class
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Desert island picnic
Catamaran rental
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Hulhumalé
Parasailing
Wedding Ceremony
Skydiving
Exclusive Vashafaru
Snorkeling with Mantas
Romantic Beach Dinner
How to reach
Hulhumalé
—
Vashafaru
Recommended
Cheapest
Domestic flight + Shared speedboat ×2
Fastest
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
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
27.2° — 28°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
10.2 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
84 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.3 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April, December
May, August, September, October
Worst months
June, July
Photos
Reviews
Hulhumalé
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
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Hulhumalé
Vashafaru