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Bikini Beach

beach

Small beautiful beach on tiny island, less crowded than Maafushi.

Sandbank

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Adjacent sandbar accessible by walking during low tide.

House Reef

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Snorkeling reef with turtles and diverse fish just offshore.

Village Walk

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Explore authentic Maldivian village life on foot in 15 minutes.

Panorama

Gulhi

Gulhi: Quiet Neighbor of Maafushi

Gulhi is a small local island just 10 minutes from famous Maafushi but with a fraction of the tourists. Perfect for those wanting local island experience without crowds.

Location

Kaafu Atoll, 45-min speedboat from Malé ($30-40). 10 min from Maafushi. Tiny island — 300m long.

Why Gulhi

Less developed than Maafushi = fewer tourists, lower prices, more authentic. Same great access to excursions and diving.

Accommodation

Basic guesthouses $30-60/night. Few options but very affordable. Quiet evenings guaranteed.

Beaches

Beautiful bikini beach on one end. Cleaner and less cr...

Weather

Average temperature by month

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VisaMastercard

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very limited

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BML m-Faisaa

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Small local island - mostly CASH! One ATM (unreliable). Guesthouses prefer MVR cash. Bring sufficient cash from Malé.

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One BML (Bank of Maldives) ATM on island - UNRELIABLE, often no cash! South Male Atoll. 20min speedboat from Male. NO exchange office. USD accepted at some shops informally. IMPORTANT: Withdraw MVR in Male before trip - ATM unreliable! Guesthouses prefer MVR over USD.

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10%

Tipping not expected. 10% service charge added. Optional small tips (100 MVR) for excellent dive guide service.

Other Islands

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Maafushi

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Guraidhoo

Guraidhoo

Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé

Fulidhoo

Fulidhoo

Thoddoo

Thoddoo

Dhigurah

Dhigurah

Malé

Malé

Ukulhas

Ukulhas