Gulhi is a small, quiet local island of around a thousand people, with a handful of guesthouses, a dedicated bikini beach and a relaxed village atmosphere — a good choice if Maafushi feels too busy.

Does Gulhi have a bikini beach?

Yes. The bikini beach is on the north-east side of the island, set apart from the village. Swimwear is fine there; elsewhere on the island, please dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.

Can I drink alcohol on Gulhi?

No. Gulhi is an inhabited local island, so alcohol isn't sold or served there. Resort day trips are the usual option if you'd like a drink.

What is there to do on Gulhi?

Snorkelling, sandbank trips, fishing, diving and sunset-watching are the highlights, and trips to nearby islands and resorts are easy to arrange.

Do I need to book in advance?

We recommend it. Booking online confirms your seat instantly and your e-ticket is ready straight away, so there's nothing to sort out at the jetty.

Maldives airport transfer

Velana International Airport to Gulhi

Speedboat transfers from Malé's international airport to Gulhi — a small, quiet fishing island in South Malé Atoll with a calm bikini beach and reefs close to shore.

From: USD 22 / person

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Velana International Airport → Gulhi

The Velana Airport → Gulhi transfer takes you straight from your flight to one of South Malé Atoll's quietest local islands, just north of Maafushi. Book your seat online, receive an instantly confirmed e-ticket, and head to the island without an overnight stop in Malé.

Destination guide

Welcome to Gulhi

Gulhi is a small inhabited island in Kaafu Atoll, about 20 km south of Malé and a short hop from Maafushi. Home to around a thousand people, it's a quiet fishing village of sandy streets with only a handful of guesthouses — far less built-up than its better-known neighbour. Its bikini beach on the north-east shore, set apart from the village, has calm, shallow water, sun loungers and a view across to a nearby sandbank, making Gulhi a relaxed base for snorkelling, fishing and island-hopping.

Getting around

Gulhi is tiny — around 400 m from end to end — so everything is a few minutes' walk from the harbour. The streets are sand and there are hardly any vehicles.

Things to do

1Swim and sunbathe at the bikini beach on the north-east shore
2Snorkel the coral close to shore, or take a boat out to the sandbank
3Join an evening or night fishing trip
4Dive South Malé Atoll with one of the island's dive centres
5Watch the sunset from the west side of the island
6Day trips to Maafushi, picnic islands and nearby resorts

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Frequently asked questions

Gulhi is a small, quiet local island of around a thousand people, with a handful of guesthouses, a dedicated bikini beach and a relaxed village atmosphere — a good choice if Maafushi feels too busy.
Yes. The bikini beach is on the north-east side of the island, set apart from the village. Swimwear is fine there; elsewhere on the island, please dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
No. Gulhi is an inhabited local island, so alcohol isn't sold or served there. Resort day trips are the usual option if you'd like a drink.
Snorkelling, sandbank trips, fishing, diving and sunset-watching are the highlights, and trips to nearby islands and resorts are easy to arrange.
We recommend it. Booking online confirms your seat instantly and your e-ticket is ready straight away, so there's nothing to sort out at the jetty.

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