Southern Atolls and Addu

Region

The south feels more independent and remote, with longer transfer times but excellent pelagic diving and fewer crowds. Addu (Seenu) is the key transport node with Gan airport and causeways between islands, while Fuvahmulah is famed for big-fish encounters. Laamu and the Gaafu atolls add quieter reefs and local islands. Expect wetter, windier weather May to October.

Southern Atolls and Addu Gan (Laamu Atoll)Maafushi (Kaafu Atoll)Hithadhoo (Addu)FonadhooRathafandhooFares-MaathodaaIsdhoo (Laamu Atoll)KunahandhooMadaveliMundoo (Laamu Atoll)HithadhooMeedhooFuvahmulahThinadhoo CityVillingili (Gaafu Alif Atoll)FonadhooAddu CityGan (Addu Atoll)Madifushi

Southern Atolls and Addu essentials

Country: Maldives
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Rufiyaa (ރ.)
Language: Divehi
Emergency: 119

Where to Go in Southern Atolls and Addu

City Fuvahmulah FuvahmulahMaldives city on Fuvahmulah Atoll City Thinadhoo City Thinadhoo CitySouthern island town in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll City Hithadhoo HithadhooCity on Addu Atoll in Maldives Island Gan (Addu Atoll) Gan (Addu Atoll)Addu Atoll island with former RAF airfield Island Maafushi (Kaafu Atoll) Maafushi (Kaafu Atoll)Inhabited Maldivian island with guesthouses and beaches Island Hithadhoo (Addu) Hithadhoo (Addu)Largest island of Addu Atoll with local communities
Regions & Cities
Explore Hithadhoo At Addu’s southern end, Hithadhoo offers mangrove channels, local markets, house-reef diving and bike trails; visitors combine island culture with Addu Atoll’s surf breaks and wreck dives. Explore Meedhoo On Addu’s Seenu Atoll, Meedhoo offers traditional island life, guesthouse stays, and easy access to reef snorkelling and night fishing. Fuvahmulah Explore Fuvahmulah Fuvahmulah is a single-island atoll with freshwater lakes and unique diving - fishermen and shark encounters are part of the appeal, alongside slow island streets and local cafes serving tuna and coconut. Thinadhoo City Explore Thinadhoo City Thinadhoo City (Gaafu Dhaalu) is a southern atoll capital where big-island life meets dive tourism: boat charters, whale-shark season excursions and local eateries serving fresh-caught fish. Explore Villingili (Gaafu Alif Atoll) On a Gaafu Alif island, Villingili draws divers to its house reefs, night manta ray drifts, guesthouse breakfasts of coconut fish and long stretches of sand. Explore Fonadhoo In Laamu Atoll, Fonadhoo draws visitors with house reefs, guesthouse stays, and bustling morning fish markets. Addu City Explore Addu City Addu City in the Maldives occupies islands including Gan and Hithadhoo in Seenu Atoll; visitors find wreck and reef diving, local markets and a distinct southern atoll culture. Gan (Addu Atoll) Explore Gan (Addu Atoll) Gan in Addu Atoll occupies the southern end of the Maldives and retains British-era airbase infrastructure; divers, WWII-history enthusiasts and local visitors use the island as a base for reefs and wrecks.

Southern Atolls and Addu at a Glance

Local Time
5:09 AM
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Population
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