Local Islands of the Maldives
From the vibrant beachfronts of South Malé to the whale shark sanctuaries of South Ari, discover which local island matches your travel style, diving ambitions, and transfer budget.
Bodufolhudhoo Island
Bodufolhudhoo is a local inhabited island in the North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Buruni Island
Buruni is a local inhabited island in the Thaa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Dhangethi Island
Dhangethi is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Dharavandhoo Island
Dharavandhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Dhidhdhoo Island
Dhidhdhoo is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Dhiffushi Island
Dhiffushi is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Dhigurah Island
Stretching over 3 kilometers of white sand, Dhigurah is bordered by a stunning sandbank and sits directly adjacent to South Ari’s famous whale shark marine sanctuary.
Dhonfanu Island
Dhonfanu is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Faresmaathodaa Island
Faresmaathodaa is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Feeali Island
Feeali is a local inhabited island in the Faafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fehendhoo Island
Fehendhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Felidhoo Island
Felidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fenfushi Island
Fenfushi is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Feridhoo Island
Feridhoo is a local inhabited island in the North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Feydhoo Island
Feydhoo is a local inhabited island in the Seenu Atoll (Addu City), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fiyoaree Island
Fiyoaree is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fodhdhoo Island
Fodhdhoo is a local inhabited island in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fulhadhoo Island
Fulhadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fulidhoo Island
Fulidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Fuvahmulah Island
Fuvahmulah is a local inhabited island in the Gnaviyani Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Gaadhiffushi Island
Gaadhiffushi is a local inhabited island in the Thaa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Gaafaru Island
Gaafaru is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Gadhdhoo Island
Gadhdhoo is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Gan Island
Gan is a local inhabited island in the Laamu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Gemanafushi Island
Gemanafushi is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Goidhoo Island
Goidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Gulhi Island
A tranquil fishing island just 20 minutes from Malé, Gulhi boasts one of the most picturesque natural white-sand bikini beaches in the central atolls.
Guraidhoo Island
Guraidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Hangnaameedhoo Island
Hangnaameedhoo is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Hanimaadhoo Island
Hanimaadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Himandhoo Island
Himandhoo is a local inhabited island in the North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Himmafushi Island
Himmafushi is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Hithaadhoo Island
Hithaadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Hithadhoo Island
Hithadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Seenu Atoll (Addu City), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Hoandehdhoo Island
Hoandehdhoo is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Hoarafushi Island
Hoarafushi is a local inhabited island in the Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Huraa Island
Huraa is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Inguraidhoo Island
Inguraidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Raa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kaashidhoo Island
Kaashidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kadarikilu Island
Kadarikilu is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kalaidhoo Island
Kalaidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Laamu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kamadhoo Island
Kamadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kanditheemu Island
Kanditheemu is a local inhabited island in the Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kelaa Island
Kelaa is a local inhabited island in the Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kendhoo Island
Kendhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Keyodhoo Island
Keyodhoo is a local inhabited island in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kihaadhoo Island
Kihaadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kondey Island
Kondey is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kudahuvadhoo Island
Kudahuvadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Kunburudhoo Island
Kunburudhoo is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Lhohi Island
Lhohi is a local inhabited island in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maaenboodhoo Island
Maaenboodhoo is a local inhabited island in the Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maafaru Island
Maafaru is a local inhabited island in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maafushi Island
Maafushi is the vibrant hub of guesthouse tourism in the Maldives. It offers a dedicated bikini beach, water sports centers, dive shops, and beachfront cafés.
Maakurathu Island
Maakurathu is a local inhabited island in the Raa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maalhos Island
Maalhos is a local inhabited island in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maamendhoo Island
Maamendhoo is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maamigili Island
Maamigili is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maduvvari Island
Maduvvari is a local inhabited island in the Raa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Magoodhoo Island
Magoodhoo is a local inhabited island in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Mahibadhoo Island
Mahibadhoo is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Makunudhoo Island
Makunudhoo is a local inhabited island in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Male' Island
Male' is a local inhabited island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Manadhoo Island
Manadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maradhoo Island
Maradhoo is a local inhabited island in the Seenu Atoll (Addu City), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Maradhoo Feydhoo Island
Maradhoo Feydhoo is a local inhabited island in the Seenu Atoll (Addu City), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Mathiveri Island
Mathiveri is a local inhabited island in the North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Meedhoo Island
Meedhoo is a local inhabited island in the Seenu Atoll (Addu City), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Milandhoo Island
Milandhoo is a local inhabited island in the Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Mulah Island
Mulah is a local inhabited island in the Meemu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Muli Island
Muli is a local inhabited island in the Meemu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Naifaru Island
Naifaru is a local inhabited island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Naivaadhoo Island
Naivaadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Nilandhoo Island
Nilandhoo is a local inhabited island in the Faafu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Nolhivaranfaru Island
Nolhivaranfaru is a local inhabited island in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Omadhoo Island
Omadhoo is a local inhabited island in the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal), Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Rakeedhoo Island
Rakeedhoo is a local inhabited island in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Rasdhoo Island
Rasdhoo is the administrative capital of North Ari Atoll and an iconic destination for scuba divers seeking dawn hammerhead shark dives and secluded picnic sandbanks.
Thimarafushi Island
Thimarafushi is a local inhabited island in the Thaa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Thinadhoo Island
Thinadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Thoddoo Island
The agricultural jewel of the Maldives, Thoddoo is famous for vast sweet watermelon and papaya plantations, quiet bicycle trails, and two expansive tourist bikini beaches.
Thulusdhoo Island
Thulusdhoo is an authentic island famed for world-class surf breaks (Cokes and Chickens), vibrant artisan workshops, and crystal lagoons.
Ukulhas Island
An environmental pioneer and Green Leaf Award winner, Ukulhas features a continuous sweeping bikini beach that wraps around nearly the entire island with vibrant snorkeling reefs.
Uligan Island
Uligan is a local inhabited island in the Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Vaadhoo Island
Vaadhoo is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Vashafaru Island
Vashafaru is a local inhabited island in the Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Velidhoo Island
Velidhoo is a local inhabited island in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Veymandoo Island
Veymandoo is a local inhabited island in the Thaa Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Villingili Island
Villingili is a local inhabited island in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with registered guesthouses offering authentic island hospitality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maldives Inhabited Islands
Essential advice on speedboat transfers, local customs, bikini beaches, and selecting the right Maldives local island.
Maafushi (South Malé Atoll) is the most popular island for first-timers due to its quick 30-minute speedboat transfer from Malé Airport, wide variety of restaurants, and extensive daily ocean excursions. For travelers seeking pristine nature, Dhigurah (whale sharks) and Ukulhas (eco-cleanliness and house reefs) are top recommendations.