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Fenfushi vs Kelaa
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Fenfushi and Kelaa side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Fenfushi
4 scores won
2 ties
Kelaa
3 scores won
8.1/10
Overall score
6.9/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
110.80 km
Distance from Male
311.40 km
Small
Island size
Large
39 min
Walking time loop
2h 3min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
1000
Total inhabitants
1115
811
Maldivians inhabitants
967
189
Foreigners inhabitants
148
25.40 ha
Land area
199.10 ha
Facilities
6
Number of hotels
12
1
Number of restaurants
4
2
Number of cafes
2
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
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
- You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
- You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
- You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
- You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
- You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
- You like getting around by bike
It may not suit you if
- You are counting on withdrawing cash on the island
- You want to dive with tanks
- You want to choose where to have dinner every night
- You want a wide choice of places to stay
- It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
- You are travelling with young children
- You want to dive with tanks
- You have few days, or want to arrive without connections
- The cost of the transfer matters to your budget
- Your trip revolves around snorkelling
- It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
- You are travelling with young children
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
Island Hopping Trip
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Exclusive Fenfushi
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Kelaa
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Funtube
Watersports
Wakeboarding
Catamaran rental
How to reach
Fenfushi
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Kelaa
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
11.2 /month
Avg rain days
10.2 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
84 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.3 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April, December
May, September, October
Worst months
June, July
Photos
Reviews
Fenfushi
No reviews yet
Kelaa
3.8/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
4.0
Snorkeling
0.5
Vibes
2.5
Value for money
3.0
S. A.
3.8
"Isola molto tranquilla e con pochissima gente. Purtroppo non adatta allo snorkeling."
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.
Fenfushi
Kelaa