Fenfushi — Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll, Maldives

A small local island on the eastern edge of the whale shark zone. Less visited than Dhigurah, with a good long beach and the kind of reef where you bump into turtles without paying for an excursion.

Why Fenfushi?

  • Whale shark season
  • Manta cleaning station nearby
  • Long bikini beach
  • Simple guesthouses

Getting there

Travel time from Velana International (MLE): approximately 110 minutes by speedboat, ferry. Transfer from $50 per person.

Accommodation

Guesthouse rates from $42/night. Typical mid-range double: $80/night.

Best time to visit

January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December.

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