Dhiffushi island

Dhiffushi is a Maldivian island in the atoll of North Male (upper segment) with a permanent local population. The beaches are rather mediocre, though occasional palms can be found. Please note that bikini is forbidden in some of the hotel's beaches on Saturday till 17:00. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 4.445581, 73.714976

See also: North Male atoll (upper sector)

Hotels [edit]

Dhiffushi has a very limited choice of hotels. Room rates start at US$100 per night (including all fees & taxes). Bikini Beach is located in the north end of the island, as well as the most of hotels.

It is better not to book hotel's meals in advance, as it can often be cheaper and tastier to eat somewhere in the village.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Male international airport (MLE). Next take a government ferry (MTCC), - route #301. The journey takes 3 hours per way and costs about US$2 per person. The ferry runs every day except Friday:

- there: departure from Male at 14:30 - arrival in Dhiffushi at 17:40;

- back: departure from Dhiffushi at 6:30 - arrival in Male at 9:40.

There are two transfer options at Friday, - private ferry (US$25 per person, 1 hour per way) or speedboat (from US$220 per way for the boat).

When to go [edit]

The best time to travel to the beaches of Dhiffushi island in the Maldives is a dry season in a winter half of the year.

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