16 Best atolls in the Maldives

Fulhadhoo is an island with the best beach in the Maldives. There are no luxury hotels and casinos, but there is a classic tropical escape, most of the time there's noboby at the beach. The island is not too small and not too big. You always realize that you are exactly on the island, but you'll have enough place to walk around. The hotel also offer tours to the neighboring islands of the atoll, ocean fishing and diving. You will see how the locals live, and if desired, can communicate with them. This is the real Maldives - in all senses. / read more » /

Landaa Giraavaru - island-resort of Baa Atoll in the Maldives. Belongs to Four Seasons hotel. / read more » /

Alifu Dhaalu is the southern sector of Ari atoll. It features the best diving with whale sharks in the Maldives. However, beaches are also good, including different kinds of budget islands. It is worth to mention the local Dhigurah island - one of the best in all of the Maldives. / read more » /

Lhaviyani is a relatively remote northern atoll in the Maldives. In general, the beaches are very good, but it is worth to mention one important detail. Unlike most other atolls, all the local islands are with very bad beaches. On the other hand, absolutely all island-resorts are with excellent beaches. / read more » /

Faafu is one of the southern atolls in the Maldives. There are just a few islands, - happily, all with excellent beaches. So you won't see another island with tourists nearby. There are also not many people - both on the resort island, as well on the local islands. The distance from the international airport is considerable, so the road is hard. But transfer fares are comparable to those in the central atolls. / read more » /

Alifu Alifu is a group of islands to the west off Male - the capital of Maldives. There are no many good luxury resorts, but some local islands have excellent beaches, - with the most interesting being Thoddoo, Feridhoo and Ukulhas. / read more » /

Vaavu is an atoll in the Maldives, located just to the south of South Male - the central atoll. It has no luxury island resorts, but there are five local islands. Beaches are not the best in the country, but not bad anyway. In general, this is a great place for the island hopping - searching for the new experience. / read more » /

Kuda Huraa - island in the Maldivian North Male Atoll. Completely occupied by a luxury hotel Four Seasons. / read more » /

Fihalhohi Island Resort - island-hotel with good beaches in the Maldives. Popular as a day-trip destination from Maafushi island. Accommodation on the island itself is quite expensive. / read more » /

Biyadhoo Island Resort - island-hotel with good beach in the Maldives. Also it is possible to get here from Maafushi island (day-trip tours). / read more » /

Ozen By Atmosphere Maadhoo - is a former uninhabited island with good beach in the Maldives. Recently it was built by a 5-stars resort, - see more actual details on the page of our beach project. / read more » /

Oe Dhuni Finolhu sandbank - uninhabited island with good beach in the Maldives. There are no packet tours here, so usually it's nobody here. Boat from Maafushi island costs $80 (price for 2 persons). For this money boat will sail two times, - 1st get you to the island, and 2nd take you off. / read more » /

Chaaya Island Dhonveli - island-hotel in the Maldives. Located not far from the Male International Airport. There is a mosque located on the island (intended for the personnel). [a href="http://www.beach-on-map.com/chaaya-dhonveli. / read more » /

Maafushi is an island in the Maldives. It is widely known as the first island with local population having budget guesthouses. The island has two beaches dedicated for tourists: Kaani and White Shell. Women are allowed to be in a bikini there. / read more » /

Hulhumale island - an island in the Maldives, connected with airport by the causeway. This place is perfect to spend night before or after a flight. Island beach is rather mediocre, so we don't recommend to stay here for a long time. / read more » /

Male - island - the capital of Maldives. There are not too many attractions, but good public beach is available. Airport located on the neighboring Hulhule island, which is connected with Hulhumale island, - a new metropolitan district. / read more » /