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A beautiful sandy pathway lined with lush palm trees running through green fields on the local island of Thoddoo.
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Thoddoo vs Vashafaru

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Thoddoo and Vashafaru 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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Thoddoo
Vashafaru
Thoddoo island in Maldives

Thoddoo

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

Vashafaru

Northern Haa Atoll (Haa Alifu)
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Scores by Maldivando
Thoddoo
5 scores won
2 ties
Vashafaru
3 scores won
8.4
Easy to reach
4.6
Easy to reach
4.6
Still authentic
7.7
Still authentic
8.3
Sea
9.3
Sea
8.8
Snorkeling
7.5
Snorkeling
7.7
Facilities
5.6
Facilities
6.9
Nightlife
1.2
Nightlife
9.0
Activities
8.0
Activities
7.0
Diving
7.0
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
8.4
User's rating
8.5
User's rating
8.5/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
7.8/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
67.30 km
Distance from Male
305.50 km
Large
Island size
Small
1h 26min
Walking time loop
1h 6min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Cycling
Ways of getting around
Walking
1924
Total inhabitants
476
1529
Maldivians inhabitants
406
395
Foreigners inhabitants
70
160.90 ha
Land area
34.90 ha
Facilities
47
Number of hotels
19
21
Number of restaurants
2
7
Number of cafes
0
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
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 want to see turtles without booking an excursion
  • You are curious to see how farming works in the Maldives
  • You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • You want your days full of excursions
  • You want a choice of places to eat
  • The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
  • You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
  • You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
It may not suit you if
  • You want the turquoise water of the photographs
  • You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
  • You are travelling as a couple and looking for privacy
  • 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
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
  • You are travelling with young children
  • You want bars, music and nights out
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Mantas Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Funtube Maldivian Cooking Class Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Waterski Wakeboarding Windsurfing Desert island picnic Catamaran rental
Exclusive Thoddoo
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Overnight in Sandbank Parasailing Wedding Ceremony Fruits & Vegetables Excursion Maldivian Boduberu Show
Exclusive Vashafaru
Kitesurfing
How to reach
Thoddoo
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
55 min
Price per person
~ € 40
Changes
Nonstop
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 179 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
55 min
Price per person
~ € 173 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
7 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Thoddoo
Vashafaru
Recommended Cheapest
Domestic flight + Shared speedboat ×2
Duration
3 h 45 min
Price per person
~ € 196
Changes
2 changes
Fastest
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
Duration
2 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 289 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Vashafaru

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
27.2° — 28°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
10.2 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
84 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.3 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April, December
May, August, September, October
Worst months
June, July
Photos
Thoddoo
A close-up view of a vibrant coconut palm tree filled with clusters of ripe orange coconuts on Thoddoo Island.
Stunning aerial drone shot of Thoddoo local island in the Maldives, surrounded by turquoise lagoon and deep blue sea.
Farmer tending to a lush papaya plantation surrounded by tall coconut palm trees on Thoddoo island in the Maldives.
Rows of vibrant papaya trees full of ripening fruits in a lush organic plantation on the local island of Thoddoo.
Aerial drone shot of the extensive agricultural fields and palm trees on the local island of Thoddoo, Maldives.
Lush green papaya fields and palm trees under a blue sky at the famous local island of Thoddoo in the Maldives.
All 64 photos of Thoddoo
Vashafaru
Aerial view of a long wooden jetty leading into turquoise water on Vashafaru island, Haa Alifu atoll, Maldives
Aerial view of Vashafaru island in Haa Alifu Atoll during a scenic sunset with dramatic clouds over the Indian Ocean
Aerial view of the long white sandbank leading to Vashafaru local island in Haa Alifu Atoll with turquoise ocean.
Aerial shot of a long wooden jetty leading to a covered platform on Vashafaru island, Haa Alifu atoll, Maldives.
Drone view of Vashafaru local island beach in Haa Alifu atoll with a sun shelter and turquoise crystal waters.
Aerial view of the white sand beach and turquoise water on Vashafaru Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives.
All 40 photos of Vashafaru
Reviews from travellers
Thoddoo
4.2/5
Based on 5 reviews
Beaches
3.5
Snorkeling
4.3
Vibes
3.8
Value for money
4.0
G. A.
4.0

"Thoddoo accogliente, molto verde con le sue piantagioni di frutta lungo le strade che si aprono lungo una spiaggia lungh..."

13 January 2026
S. P.
4.5

"Thodoo è una perfetta opzione se vuoi scoprire la vera cultura delle Maldive, ed in più senza spendere una fortuna. Nuot..."

6 June 2025
Vashafaru
4.3/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
4.0
Snorkeling
3.5
Vibes
4.0
Value for money
4.0
S. A.
4.3

"Scomoda da raggiungere ma ha un bel sandbank. Isola con molti turisti italiani."

15 May 2025
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