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Lhaviyani Atoll
Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach
Good for Relax
About
Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 21 beaches in the Lhaviyani region 33.8 km away from its center, the city of Naifaru. It is one of the beaches of Naifaru settlement, just 33.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Thilamaafushi Island Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+30
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+29
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3.9
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Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is located in Lhaviyani within Naifaru, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Lhaviyani Atoll, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"I honestly can't find any flaws with this place. The staff is amazing, providing exceptional service in all areas. The food at the main restaurant surpasses anything I've ever tasted. If I had to be nitpicky, the WiFi could use some improvement and the fridges should be colder. But believe me, this place is as close to paradise as it gets."
Dylan Darcy
"The beach was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly helpful, polite, and friendly, and we always felt welcome. The food was delicious, with live cooking available for every meal. The rooms were stunning, and I highly recommend trying out the free snorkeling. The only downside we experienced was that the All-Inclusive package didn't cover everything, as there were nume..."
Süleyman Aydin
User reviews
"I honestly can't find any flaws with this place. The staff is amazing, providing exceptional service in all areas. The food at the main restaurant surpasses anything I've ever tasted. If I had to be nitpicky, the WiFi could use some improvement and the fridges should be colder. But believe me, this place is as close to paradise as it gets."
Dylan Darcy
"The beach was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly helpful, polite, and friendly, and we always felt welcome. The food was delicious, with live cooking available for every meal. The rooms were stunning, and I highly recommend trying out the free snorkeling. The only downside we experienced was that the All-Inclusive package didn't cover everything, as there were nume..."
Süleyman Aydin
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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Palm Square• 2 min walk
- Octopus Restaurant• 3 min walk
- Loabi Loabi Bar• 3 min walk
- Manta Restaurant• 4 min walk
Transport
- MWV• 87.8km
Localities
- Naifaru• 33.8km
- Naifaru• 33.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach?
The coastline of Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day. The reef close to the shore makes this beach a good spot for snorkeling.
The Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- The reef close to the shore makes this beach a good spot for snorkeling.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach?
The bar is located right on the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Palm Square is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach?
There are 6 places to stay in the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach include:
How far is the Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach from parking?
The Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach has no parking spot
What is the best time of the year to visit Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach is April. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Ookolhufinolhu Island Beach (Lhaviyani Atoll) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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