Maafushi Island in the Maldives .. beauty and adventures

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Maafushi .. It is one of the inhabited islands of the Maldives , after it was severely damaged by the 2004 tsunami. It was rebuilt and life was restored to become one of the masterpieces of tourist attractions in the Maldives.

Maafushi is a 90-minute boat ride south of the capital of the Maldives, Male, and because it is not very far, many tourists go to it, especially since it is relatively large compared to other islands.

The island is known as a place of quiet life and the pulse of inner comfort that the traveler is looking for, as it provides unique means of entertainment within the unique marine environment in which it is located, where the visitor feels the change of his lifestyle as he spends his days in a far paradise within the Indian Ocean.

The island relies on tourism for its income, as it includes many hotels and guesthouses that meet all the tastes of tourists coming to it from Arab or foreign travelers, and the tourist can easily find the opportunity to spend a low-cost vacation in it.

There are a number of guest houses that you can find on Maafushi Island for reasonable and not exaggerated prices, such as Senteng Ray, Cottage Island, Villa Samer, Kani Beach Hotel, Vasa Inn, Maafushi Inn, Holiday Log, and others. All tourist accommodation facilities are provided with the necessary amenities and entertainment.

There are many tourist activities that should be done, such as diving in the northern sandy strip, which can be reached on foot from anywhere on the island due to its small size, or diving trips can be arranged with local travel agencies or hotels to go to atolls that are more famous for diving.

As for Furamati Beach, which is located on the western side of the island, and it is a separate sandy strip from it, you need to rent a boat to reach it and enjoy sunbathing on its soft white sand and the diversity of fish and coral reefs around it.

The visitor must see the island's buildings, school and municipal facilities to get acquainted with the life of the local population, especially since it does not take much time to walk along the coast on the southern side of the island.

There is another activity for fishing enthusiasts, as group fishing trips are available when the night falls and complete calm prevails, and you do not have to worry about the necessary equipment, because hotels and tour operators provide everything you could need in addition to a meal.

Residents of Maafushi can also visit Cocoa Island, which is located not far to the south, on a day trip, and the same for those who wish to stay in Cocoa and visit Maafushi for a day.