Mahibadhoo island

Mahibadhoo is an inhabited island - the capital of South Ari atoll in the Maldives. Most tourists use it only as a transit point on the way from Male to a more secluded islands. Of course, the island is overdeveloped, but there is some kind of a beach on the east coast. Please note that the island has no bikini beach, so women should wear a pareo. But the best is to take a daily tour to Picnic island. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 3.757139, 72.972928

See also: South Ari atoll

Hotels [edit]

Liberty Guest House is a great hotel near the beach. There are also few cheaper hotels - from US$80 per night with all taxes.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Male international airport (MLE). Next get to Mahibadhoo island by MTCC ferry - route 307. It takes 4 hours 15 minutes, ticket price is about US$5 per way:

- departure from Male at 9:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday;

- departure from Mahibadhoo island at 10:30 on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

When to go [edit]

The best time for relaxing on the beach of Mahibadu is a dry season from January to April.

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