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.