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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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Mathiveri vs Nolhivaranfaru

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

Mathiveri

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
General score
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Nolhivaranfaru island in Maldives

Nolhivaranfaru

Southern Haa Atoll (Haa Dhaalu)
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Scores by Maldivando
Mathiveri
6 scores won
2 ties
Nolhivaranfaru
1 score won
8.2
Easy to reach
5.8
Easy to reach
7.6
Still authentic
9.5
Still authentic
10.0
Sea
8.3
Sea
8.1
Snorkeling
6.6
Snorkeling
6.9
Facilities
5.1
Facilities
3.9
Nightlife
2.6
Nightlife
7.0
Activities
5.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
6.6
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
9.0/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
7.1/10

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Details
84.50 km
Distance from Male
284.10 km
Small
Island size
Large
38 min
Walking time loop
2h 21min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
878
Total inhabitants
1254
778
Maldivians inhabitants
1130
100
Foreigners inhabitants
124
22.80 ha
Land area
170.30 ha
Facilities
27
Number of hotels
7
5
Number of restaurants
2
3
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
Water park
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
Perfect for you if
  • 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
  • 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
It may not suit you if
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want excursions and sport every day
  • You are counting on withdrawing cash on the island
  • 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
  • Your trip revolves around snorkelling
  • You want a wide choice of places to stay
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Mantas Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic Kayak rental Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks SUP rental Jet ski rental Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip
Exclusive Nolhivaranfaru
Maldivian Boduberu Show
How to reach
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
Nolhivaranfaru
Recommended Cheapest
Domestic flight + Shared speedboat
Duration
2 h 35 min
Price per person
~ € 188
Changes
1 change
Fastest
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
Duration
2 h
Price per person
~ € 255 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Nolhivaranfaru

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
27.3° — 28°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
10.1 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
84 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.4 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April, December
May, August, September, October
Worst months
June
Photos
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
Nolhivaranfaru
Drone perspective of a concrete jetty at Nolhivaranfaru island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, with traditional boats on beach
Aerial drone shot of the white sandy beach in Nolhivaranfaru, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, featuring turquoise waters and boats.
Drone aerial view of the white sand beach and turquoise lagoon of Nolhivaranfaru island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Aerial perspective of Nolhivaranfaru local island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, showing village houses and vegetation.
Traditional dhoni boat floating in the calm sea at sunset off the coast of Nolhivaranfaru island in Haa Dhaalu.
Aerial view of three traditional wooden boats on crystal clear turquoise water at Nolhivaranfaru, Haa Dhaalu Atoll.
All 25 photos of Nolhivaranfaru
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