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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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Maafushi vs Mathiveri

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

Maafushi

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
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Mathiveri island in Maldives

Mathiveri

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Maafushi
5 scores won
1 tie
Mathiveri
3 scores won
9.1
Easy to reach
8.2
Easy to reach
2.9
Still authentic
7.6
Still authentic
8.0
Sea
10.0
Sea
7.3
Snorkeling
8.1
Snorkeling
8.8
Facilities
6.9
Facilities
10.0
Nightlife
3.9
Nightlife
10.0
Activities
7.0
Activities
8.0
Diving
6.6
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
8.7/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
9.0/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
26.00 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Small
Island size
Small
46 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Cycling
Ways of getting around
Walking
4471
Total inhabitants
878
3195
Maldivians inhabitants
778
1276
Foreigners inhabitants
100
41.10 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
50
Number of hotels
27
40
Number of restaurants
5
21
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 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
  • 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 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
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want excursions and sport every day
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Mantas Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Maafushi
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Funtube Parasailing Maldivian Boduberu Show Waterski Wakeboarding Windsurfing Catamaran rental Vaavu Atoll trip Flyboard Kitesurfing Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Mathiveri
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How to reach
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
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
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
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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