The back story
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Island guide
Fuvahmulah: the one-island atoll
A single-island atoll near the equator and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with two freshwater lakes and the country’s best tiger-shark diving.
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Fuvahmulah: Our Favourites
Fuvahmulah in one page: the tiger sharks of the “Tiger Zoo”, the Olige dive pool, two freshwater lakes and the dive guesthouses.
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What to see and do
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The “Tiger Zoo”
Tiger-shark diving, Fuvahmulah
Visit Maldives calls Fuvahmulah the best place in the country to see tiger sharks, at a dive site nicknamed the “Tiger Zoo”.
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Pebbles, surf and natural pools
Thoondu beach
Fuvahmulah’s northern beach, the Maldives’ only beach break, with glittering pebble sand and seasonal natural pools.
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Boardwalks, birds and canoes
Fuvahmulah Nature Park
A nature park on Dhadimagi Kilhi lake, with a boardwalk, birdlife and bikes, canoes and pedal boats to rent.
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Learn before the sharks
Olige dive pool
A 4.6 m dive pool on Fuvahmulah where new divers can train in a safe environment.
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Cool off in mineral-rich mud
Kodakilhi mud baths
Wetland mud beside Bandaara Kilhi lake, where islanders and visitors take a cooling mud bath.
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A great well, a stupa and an old mosque
Vasho Veu, Havitha and Gemmiskiy
Fuvahmulah’s cultural landmarks: the Vasho Veu round well, the ancient Buddhist stupa called the Havitha, and Gemmiskiy mosque.
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Where to eat
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Kattelhi, taro and farm fruit
Fuvahmulah flavours
Fuvahmulah’s fertile farms and its speciality, kattelhi, a deep-water fish served with taro and coconut.
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Where to stay
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Stay with the dive crowd
Fuvahmulah guesthouses for divers
Visit Maldives lists Fuvahmulah guesthouses such as Tiger Shark Residence and Marina Boutique, which offer tiger-shark dives.
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Health
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On the Ministry of Health list
Fuvahmulah Atoll Hospital
A government hospital in Gnaviyani Atoll, listed by the Maldives Ministry of Health.
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Getting there
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Fly to the one-island atoll
Fuvahmulah Airport
Fuvahmulah’s domestic airport, which makes the one-island atoll an easy flight from Malé.
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Fly south
Getting to Fuvahmulah
Fuvahmulah has its own domestic airport, served by domestic flights from Malé.
Questions and answers
Is Fuvahmulah for beginners?
The tiger-shark dives are for experienced divers. New divers can train first in the 4.6 m Olige dive pool.
Share your Fuvahmulah tips
Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.
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