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Maafushi
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Maafushi

The Maldives' most popular local island, where guesthouses, sandbank trips and snorkelling make paradise affordable.

Notable spots

  • Bikini Beach

    Beach

    The island's designated tourist beach with powdery sand.

  • Nurse Shark Snorkelling

    Nature

    Swim alongside gentle nurse sharks on lagoon trips.

  • Sandbank Excursions

    Nature

  • Maafushi Water Sports

    Family

Maafushi weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct and Dec

👕 Maafushi in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Photo: Bikini Beach · Wikimedia