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Huraa, a local island in the Maldives
Local island
Male Atoll (Kaafu)

Huraa

Maldivando score: 8.1/10 20 km from Malé Size: Medium

A perfect mix of nature, sports, and local life. Famous for its protected mangrove lake and proximity to excellent surfing spots.

Quick decision

Huraa is right for you if...

Perfect for you if

  • You do not want to lose half a day getting there 28 min by boat from Malé, from ~ € 4 per person
  • You want shops, a pharmacy and services within reach 8th of 27 islands for facilities

It may not suit you if

  • You want excursions and sport every day 22nd of 27 islands for activities and sport
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip 20th of 27 islands for diving conditions
Overview

Huraa

Strategically located a short speedboat ride from the capital Male, Huraa is a fascinating island that surprises visitors with its contrasts. On one side, it offers the authenticity of a local village, while on the other, it visually neighbors ultra-luxury resorts, allowing you to enjoy the exact same breathtaking views at a fraction of the price.

Huraa's rarest natural feature is its internal ecosystem: the island hosts a vast, protected mangrove swamp. This is a unique environment in the Maldives, populated by colorful crabs, endemic birds, and fascinating flora.

For ocean lovers, Huraa is an excellent hub. Just a few minutes away by boat are world-class surf spots like "Sultans" and "Honkys," while the equipped bikini beach guarantees days of absolute relaxation under the equatorial sun.

Key facts

Essential information

  • Island name Huraa
  • Atoll name Male Atoll (Kaafu)
  • Distance from Male 20.30 km
  • Island size Medium
  • Walking time loop 35 min
  • Sandbank on the island
  • Number of bikini beaches 1
  • Ways of getting around Walking
  • Total inhabitants 1654
Comfort

Facilities on the island

19 Hotels
12 Restaurants
9 Cafes
Airport
Port
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM
Police Station
Minimarket
Diving center
Public Bathroom
Our assessment

The Maldivando verdict

8.1
out of 10
Overall rating

The score summarizes the main strengths and limitations of Huraa. Read the individual ratings to understand whether it truly matches your way of experiencing the Maldives.

Sea
Very good 8.3 / 10
Snorkeling
Good 7.0 / 10
Ease of access
Very good 9.0 / 10
Facilities
Good 7.4 / 10
Still authentic
Balanced 6.4 / 10
Activities
Good 7.0 / 10
Diving
Good 6.6 / 10

These scores are Maldivando's own assessment: we assign them island by island, combining what we have seen first-hand with the data we collect and verify. They are not an average of traveller reviews, which you will find further down this page.

Experiences

Things to do on Huraa

Travel options

Packages you can build around Huraa

On Huraa, you can start from these options and build a tailor-made trip with dates and duration of your choice.

Tailor-made

Build your trip

Ideal if you want a personalized trip

  • Guesthouse and/or resort
  • Excursions of your choice
  • Combine multiple islands
Price per person
on request
Location

Map

Logistics

How to get there

Shared speedboat

  1. 1
    Shared speedboat
    Velana Airport Jetty Huraa Port
    28 - 35 min · The same boat also calls at Malé city, where the fare drops to around 10 USD. Confirm times with your guesthouse.

Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.

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Weather

When to visit: Male Atoll (Kaafu)

The generally most favorable months are January → April. The rainiest period tends to fall in May, August → October, although tropical weather remains variable.

Best period
January → April
Less rain and more settled days.
Rainiest period
May, August → October
More showers and greater variability.
General climate
26.7°C → 31.1°C
Average sea temperature around 28.7°C.
January
Mostly sunny
Rainy days
6.1
Average rainfall
53 mm
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