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Aerial drone shot of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and buildings.
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Gulhi vs Maafushi

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Gulhi and Maafushi 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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Gulhi
Maafushi
Gulhi island in Maldives

Gulhi

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

Maafushi

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Scores by Maldivando
Gulhi
3 scores won
1 tie
Maafushi
5 scores won
9.1
Easy to reach
9.1
Easy to reach
6.7
Still authentic
2.9
Still authentic
8.5
Sea
8.0
Sea
7.0
Snorkeling
7.3
Snorkeling
6.7
Facilities
8.8
Facilities
3.8
Nightlife
10.0
Nightlife
8.0
Activities
10.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
8.0
Diving
6.5
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
8.4/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
8.7/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
20.50 km
Distance from Male
26.00 km
Very small
Island size
Small
19 min
Walking time loop
46 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
976
Total inhabitants
4471
812
Maldivians inhabitants
3195
164
Foreigners inhabitants
1276
11.70 ha
Land area
41.10 ha
Facilities
19
Number of hotels
50
9
Number of restaurants
40
1
Number of cafes
21
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Hospital
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 do not want to lose half a day getting there
  • You want to surf, or to learn
  • You like the idea of walking the whole island
  • You want proper dives, with currents and pelagics
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • It is your first time in the Maldives
  • You want people around and something to do in the evening
  • You want your days full of excursions
It may not suit you if
  • You get restless when there is not much to explore
  • You want excursions and sport every day
  • You plan to snorkel from the shore, without a boat
  • 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 are travelling as a couple and looking for privacy
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Funtube Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Maldivian Boduberu Show Dolphin Watching Windsurfing Desert island picnic Vaavu Atoll trip Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Gulhi
Surf lessons
Exclusive Maafushi
Snorkeling with Mantas Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Parasailing Waterski Wakeboarding Catamaran rental Flyboard Kitesurfing
How to reach
Gulhi
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
25 min
Price per person
~ € 29
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
25 min
Price per person
~ € 92 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Gulhi
Maafushi
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
40 min
Price per person
~ € 29
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
40 min
Price per person
~ € 127 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
1 h 40 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Maafushi

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
Gulhi
Drone shot of the scenic Gulhi Island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring a white sandy beach, turquoise lagoon and the village.
Aerial shot of the crystal clear turquoise water at Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll with people swimming and boats.
Children walking down a sandy street lined with colorful flowers and palm trees in Gulhi island, Kaafu atoll.
Aerial perspective of Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring colorful houses, white sandy beaches and ocean.
Stunning drone view of Gulhi local island in Kaafu Atoll, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise lagoons and reefs.
A white ambulance parked outside the local health center in Gulhi island, Kaafu Atoll, with the Maldivian flag.
All 28 photos of Gulhi
Maafushi
Stunning aerial drone view of the local island Maafushi in the Kaafu Atoll, featuring the harbor and cityscape.
Aerial drone shot of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and buildings.
Aerial view of Arena Beach Hotel on Maafushi Island, Kaafu Atoll, featuring white sand beach and clear turquoise water.
Aerial view of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters, white sand beaches and hotels.
Drone perspective of Maafushi local island in Kaafu Atoll featuring sandy beaches, lush palm trees, and coastal buildings.
A sandy street on Maafushi Island, Kaafu Atoll, with people riding bikes and motorbikes amidst lush palm trees.
All 44 photos of Maafushi
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