Discover Fuvahmulah

Fuvahmulah is a destination with beaches, freshwater landscapes, historical sites and marine activities. If you are looking for hotels in Fuvahmulah, these different highlights can help you choose how to explore the island based on your travel interests.

Coast and Beaches

Kalho Akirigando, also called Black Stone Beach, is on the south side of Fuvahmulah, beyond the airport. Large, dark pebbles define the beach. Thoondu Beach is within the Fuvahmulah settlement on the Laccadive Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. It slopes gently into the water.

During Bissaaveli, natural lagoons resembling swimming pools may appear at Thoondu Beach. This is a seasonal feature of the beach. Thoondu Beach is accessible from the road, and parking is available on site. The coast offers different impressions: dark pebbles at Kalho Akirigando, and a gentle slope and possible seasonal lagoons at Thoondu.

Freshwater Lakes and Wetlands

Fuvahmulah has two freshwater lakes. One of them is Bandaara Kilhi: it reaches a depth of 15 feet and covers an area of 14 acres. Bandaara Kilhi is considered the Maldives’ largest freshwater body. The area around the lake has lush vegetation and a diverse range of plant and animal life.

Another natural area is Dhadimagi Kilhi and its surrounding wetlands. Together, they form a protected reserve on Fuvahmulah. Visitors exploring the island’s landscapes will find both a lake with specified measurements and a protected area comprising a lake and wetlands.

Pre-Islamic Sites and Island History

Vasho Veyo is a well-preserved, round pre-Islamic stone bath made of coral stone, with stone steps. Gemmiskiy Veyo differs in form and function: this well-preserved well is rectangular and described as a communal well; it also dates from pre-Islamic times. Havihtha is the ruin of a stupa at least 1,500 years old.

Historical sites also include Gemmiskiy, one of the island’s oldest and most historically significant mosques. It dates from the 14th century. Another story about the island’s history concerns its resettlement after Fuvahmulah was abandoned because of an epidemic: Ali Adafi Kaleyge and four other people were the first to settle on the island again.

Diving and Fishing

Fuvahmulah has more than 20 known dive sites with pristine reefs that attract a wide variety of pelagic marine life. Deep-sea fishing is another activity mentioned. Yellowfin tuna and wahoo are often caught in the waters around Fuvahmulah, and the island is considered a suitable place for this type of fishing. Catch conditions can vary.

A local experience is night fishing for Kattelhi (Promethichthys prometheus). The fish are caught at depths of 120 to 150 metres. Arrangements can be made through a guesthouse; ask locally about the options.

Local Drinks

Local drinks on Fuvahmulah include Kayvah Shake and Kayvah Juice. Both are made from the fragrant screw pine. This distinctive local ingredient adds to the impressions shaped by the island’s coast, lakes, historical sites and marine activities.

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