Hotels near Fuvahmulah Airport - FVM, Fuvahmulah

For shark lovers, this is the place to go!! But it's also nice to just drive around by bike, along the beach front. Knowing already several Maldivian tourist islands, it was my first time on a real local island and I wasn't well prepared and therefore a bit surprised about how strict the moslim rules are. Women better cover up if you don't want to be starred at or getting hateful comments. And you'll wake up every night because of the prayer! Due to their prayers, opening hours of the stores are somewhat unusual (they open and close many times a day - during prayer everything is closed) Note, no alcohol on this island (found beer without alcool in one of the shops). The local hospital is very good, pharmacy services also. There's a local artist who paint sharks, mantas etc directly on your dive suit, there's no better souvenir than this. (or on your T-Shirt). He has a little shop on the way to the harbour.

Amazing for pelagic diving with Tiger sharks. Locals are friendly and accommodating. You do need a bike/cycle to get around, but it is easy to get a hold of one. Not much available activity wise other than a few historic places with little info and diving. Snorkelling is very hard in some seasons due to the waves. There is also no bikini beach, so sunbathing is a no go on this island. Overall, if diving is your passion, this is a great island.

This was my second time photographing Tiger Sharks here, and it’s truly an incredible location. However, if you're not a diver, I wouldn’t recommend it—it doesn’t have a proper sandy beach and lacks the luxury feel of other atolls. This place is all about the diving.