Fulidhoo Island, Maldives

Fulidhoo Island is a beautiful island in the northern part of Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. It is located on the northern edge of Vaavu Atoll, 57.05 km from the capital, Malé.
Here are some tourist attractions on Fulidhoo Island:

Natural Attractions

- Bikini Beach: Located on the east side of the island, this beach features the iconic Maldivian sea view, with fine sand and enchanting Tiffany blue water. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, making it perfect for sunbathing, taking photos, and swimming.

- Shoal: The shoal next to Bikini Beach is a great place to enjoy floating and take stunning photos when the sea is calm and the water is crystal clear.

Marine Life Viewing

- Nurse Shark Viewing Spot: Vaavu Atoll is the most famous place in the Maldives to see nurse sharks. The dive sites near Fulidhoo Island offer the opportunity to swim with hundreds of sharks. Guesthouses on the island also arrange afternoon/evening dives, allowing visitors to see nurse sharks in better light.

- Ray and Shark Coast: At night, you can see rays and sharks along the coast of Fulidhoo Island. Visitors can observe these marine creatures up close without disturbing them, experiencing the wonders of nature.

History and Culture

- Local Village: Fulidhoo Island has colorful houses, schools, convenience stores, and more. Visitors can experience the local lifestyle and cultural customs, getting a taste of Maldivian culture.

Water Activities

- Keyodhoo Shipwreck: This popular shipwreck can be reached by speedboat from Fulidhoo Island. The entire shipwreck is tilted in the water, with the deepest part less than 10 meters deep, making it suitable for beginner freedivers to explore and take photos.

- Dive Channel: Fulidhoo Island is located in the heart of the dive channel area. The atoll is home to many pelagic fish, allowing diving enthusiasts to experience drift diving and see large pelagic creatures such as hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, and bigeye trevally.