Felidhu Atoll

Felidhu Atoll is a natural formation in South Male comprising 19 islands with both inhabited settlements like Felidhoo and uninhabited areas such as Aarah and Alimathaa. The islands sit within shallow coral waters that connect them as a unified geographic area.

The atoll served as a significant navigational landmark in Maldivian maritime history and shaped regional shipping routes over centuries. Thinadhoo once held a coral stone mosque that stood until the 1980s before being removed.

Island residents continue traditional fishing practices and handcraft boat building that shape daily life across the atolls. These maritime skills remain central to how people work and connect with the sea today.

Travel to the atoll takes either 90 minutes by speedboat or around 5 hours by traditional sailing boat from Male. Accommodation options are spread across multiple islands to suit different visitor preferences and budgets.

Fotteyo Falhu extends for 50 kilometers as the longest unbroken barrier reef structure in the entire Maldives within this atoll. This massive reef complex creates exceptional conditions for marine life and diving sites that draw visitors from around the world.

GPS coordinates: 3.46667,73.51667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02