Maafushi Island with its expansive choice of budget accommodation is a popular cheap destination in South Male Atoll and it is the capital of budget tourism in Maldives. With healthy reefs, fascinating dive sites, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, luxury resorts and many other attractions, Maafushi is a beautiful island located just 35 minutes by speedboat.

Maafushi is a magnificent little island, with wide alleyways and a lack of transport, with the exception of a few motorbikes. The island has two beaches, a public beach and Bikini Beach.

Maafushi is a laid-back, barefoot island surrounded by a rich eco-system of coral reefs, where the clear warm waters are ideal for water sports, snorkeling and scuba diving.

The ocean around Maafushi is simply fantastic – very clean, crystalline and refreshing water, and there are a some snorkeling spots.