Thoddoo, Maldives 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Bikini Beach

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Tourist beach with white sand, calm waters, and beach volleyball.

Watermelon Farms

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Famous agricultural island producing Maldives' best watermelons and papayas.

Sea Turtle Snorkeling

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Excellent reef for swimming with green and hawksbill sea turtles.

Buddhist Ruins

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Archaeological site with ancient Buddhist temple remains.

House Reef

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Rich reef life with eagle rays, reef sharks, and colorful coral.

Local Village

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Authentic island community with guesthouses and traditional Maldivian life.

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Thoddoo

Thoddoo: The Garden Island

Thoddoo is the Maldives' agricultural heart. Famous for watermelons, papayas, and vegetables that supply Malé. But also has beautiful beaches and excellent snorkeling — a perfect blend of local life and tourism.

Location

Alif Alif Atoll, 90 min speedboat from Malé ($50-60) or domestic flight to Rasdhoo + 20 min boat. Population 1,500.

Agriculture

Unique in Maldives — lush vegetation, fruit farms. Tour the farms, taste fresh produce. Watermelon season Feb-May.

Beaches

Large bikini beach on northwest. White sand, clear water, palm trees. Less crowded than Maafushi. Excellent ...

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LOCAL ISLAND - CASH KING! Agricultural island, budget guesthouses cash-only. Few ATMs. Bring USD or MVR. Organic farms, local shops all cash.

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Rufiyaa (MVR) but USD accepted! Thoddoo: AGRICULTURAL LOCAL ISLAND in Alif Alif Atoll - famous for organic watermelons, papayas, vegetables! Budget-friendly alternative to resorts. Guesthouses (Arena Beach Hotel, Thoddoo Retreat) cash-preferred, small card fees. Local cafes, fruit stalls, vegetable markets CASH-ONLY. ATM available but unreliable - withdraw in Malé before arrival! Bikini beach for tourists. Snorkeling with nurse sharks. Ferry from Malé 2.5 hours. Authentic farm island - very affordable!