Faafu atoll

Faafu is one of the southern atolls in the Maldives. There are just a few islands, - happily, all with excellent beaches. So you won't see another island with tourists nearby. There are also not many people - both on the resort island, as well on the local islands. The distance from the international airport is considerable, so the road is hard. But transfer fares are comparable to those in the central atolls. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 3.204974, 72.92821

See also: Best islands in Faafu atoll

Hotels [edit]

Filitheyo Island Resort is the only island resort in the atoll of Faafu. As for inhabited islands, the choice of accomodation options is great, while the fares are below the average standards in the Maldives. And after all of that, there are bikini beaches everywhere, so you won't have to take expensive excursions.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Maldives international airport (MLE). Next get by a seaplane (30 minutes) or by public speedboat (2.5-3 hours per way).

The round trip transfer by seaplane is about US$500-600 per adult and US$300 per child. While the ticket fare for the speedboat is US$40-70 per person per way.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a holiday on the beaches of Faafu atoll is a dry cool season in the winter half of the year.

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