About Addu Atoll

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Addu Atoll attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Addu Atoll Best beaches

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Ismehela Hera Resort

Hithadhoo 14.6 km
Very good
8.2
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
2.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Very good
8.2
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Bright sand • Access by boat • Large low tide • No parking
2.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Meedhoo Beach

Hithadhoo 15.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White sand • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Kanbihaa Beach

Hithadhoo 2.1 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4.2 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Usgandu Beach

Hithadhoo 0.5 km
Good
7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Rocks bottom
1.5 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Feydhoo Sunset Beach

Hithadhoo 9.6 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 8 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Addu Atoll.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Addu Atoll, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 5 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 4 beaches in the island have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Addu Atoll is less than 500 meters. 6 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Addu Atoll beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Addu Atoll's beaches

Ismehela Hera Resort
10 Jaxon Smith

We loved every aspect of this trip. It felt like we were staying at a resort, but with a more genuine, local atmosphere. I can't speak for the other resorts, but if they have the same Americanized vibe as the ones run by Hilton, Renaissance, and other American resorts, then we definitely lucked out with this deal.

Kanbihaa Beach
10 Emre Kaya

Nice beach!

Usgandu Beach
10 Nikolas Karamanlis

Beautiful beach worth coming back to again"

Thirifalhaandi Athiri Beach
6 Landon Kessler

The sandy paradise with a picturesque vista of the neighboring islets is a must-visit spot for beach lovers. A water swing adds to the fun quotient, but wait, what's that? Oh, just a whole lot of garbage and plastic. But hey, don't let that dampen your spirits because the real magic happens at dusk when the sun sets and the sky turns into a canvas of colors. So, grab your drink and enjoy the irony of a beautiful beach with a not-so-beautiful waste problem.

Feydhoo Rashikeda Athiri Beach
6 Rashid Aziz

Great place

Meedhoo Beach
10 Nasir Hamid

This is a great spot to unwind with a refreshing breeze and catch up on some reading.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is May - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.6°C and water up to 30.4°C in April. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 28.1°C and water to 28.9°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the island all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Addu Atoll? In total there are 8 beaches and the most popular is Ismehela Hera Resort.