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A beautiful white sandbank stretching into the turquoise lagoon of Omadhoo island in Alifu Dhaalu atoll, Maldives.
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Mathiveri vs Omadhoo

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

Mathiveri

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

Omadhoo

Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)
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Scores by Maldivando
Mathiveri
1 score won
2 ties
Omadhoo
6 scores won
8.2
Easy to reach
8.4
Easy to reach
7.6
Still authentic
8.0
Still authentic
10.0
Sea
9.5
Sea
8.1
Snorkeling
9.5
Snorkeling
6.9
Facilities
7.4
Facilities
3.9
Nightlife
3.9
Nightlife
7.0
Activities
8.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
7.0
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
9.6/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
84.50 km
Distance from Male
73.60 km
Small
Island size
Small
38 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
878
Total inhabitants
913
778
Maldivians inhabitants
858
100
Foreigners inhabitants
55
22.80 ha
Land area
22.60 ha
Facilities
27
Number of hotels
20
5
Number of restaurants
6
3
Number of cafes
3
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
  • The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
It may not suit you if
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want excursions and sport every day
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want bars, music and nights out
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 Mathiveri
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Exclusive Omadhoo
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Maldivian Boduberu Show Windsurfing Vaavu Atoll trip
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
Omadhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 58
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 216 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 230 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
5 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Omadhoo

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
11.2 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
99 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.4 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October
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
Omadhoo
Aerial view of a woman walking on the white sand beach of Omadhoo island in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by palms.
Aerial drone perspective of the tropical local island Omadhoo in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, featuring lush vegetation and a white beach.
Aerial drone shot of Omadhoo local island in Alifu Dhaalu atoll surrounded by blue lagoon and tropical vegetation.
Panoramic view of a pristine white sandbank beach in Omadhoo, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with lush green tropical vegetation.
Stunning view of the tropical sandbank in Omadhoo island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by crystal clear blue water.
Aerial view of the beautiful turquoise lagoon and lush green vegetation on the bikini beach of Omadhoo, Alifu Dhaalu.
All 33 photos of Omadhoo
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