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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 Thinadhoo

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

Mathiveri

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

Thinadhoo

Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)
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Scores by Maldivando
Mathiveri
4 scores won
3 ties
Thinadhoo
2 scores won
8.2
Easy to reach
8.2
Easy to reach
7.6
Still authentic
6.8
Still authentic
10.0
Sea
8.0
Sea
8.1
Snorkeling
9.4
Snorkeling
6.9
Facilities
6.1
Facilities
3.9
Nightlife
2.8
Nightlife
7.0
Activities
7.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
8.0
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
8.4/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
84.50 km
Distance from Male
76.10 km
Small
Island size
Very small
38 min
Walking time loop
24 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
878
Total inhabitants
258
778
Maldivians inhabitants
74
100
Foreigners inhabitants
184
22.80 ha
Land area
12.40 ha
Facilities
27
Number of hotels
13
5
Number of restaurants
3
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
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
It may not suit you if
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want excursions and sport every day
  • You expect the turquoise water of the photographs
  • You want shops, an ATM and services within reach
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Mantas Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Maldivian Cooking Class
Exclusive Thinadhoo
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks 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
Thinadhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 64
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 202 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 230 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
5 h
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Thinadhoo

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° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.8°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.6 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October, November
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
Thinadhoo
Aerial drone perspective showing the turquoise lagoon and lush vegetation of Thinadhoo local island in Vaavu Atoll.
Man sunbathing on a white lounger at Thinadhoo local island beach in Vaavu Atoll with people swimming in clear sea
Drone view of the local island Thinadhoo in Vaavu Atoll with lush palm trees, white beach and clear coral reef.
Aerial drone shot capturing the vibrant turquoise lagoon and coral reef surrounding Thinadhoo island in Vaavu Atoll.
Crystal clear water at Bikini Beach on the local island of Thinadhoo in the Vaavu Atoll, with sun loungers on sand
Aerial view of the beach on Thinadhoo local island in Vaavu Atoll, featuring a hotel, palm trees, and clear blue water.
All 20 photos of Thinadhoo
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