A resort island has no address in the ordinary sense: the island is the property. What follows are the places that are not resorts — the inhabited islands, the dive sites, the surf breaks and the airfields — grouped by atoll.
For inhabited islands the presence of a designated swimwear beach is recorded. Local law applies on inhabited islands, and whether a marked stretch exists decides if the island sells as a beach product or only as a base for going out to sea. In the guesthouse segment it is the first question a client asks. All 16 entries are marked verify pending confirmation from the island council.
Haa Alifu · Ihavandhippolhu / Thiladhunmathi N
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhidhdhoo | Inhabited island | Haa Alifu | Year-round | — |
| Hanimaadhoo International Airport | Airport | Haa Alifu | Year-round | — |
| Utheemu Ganduvaru | Heritage | Haa Alifu | Year-round | — |
Haa Dhaalu · Thiladhunmathi South
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulhudhuffushi | Town | Haa Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
| Hanimaadhoo channel | Dive site | Haa Dhaalu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Shaviyani · Miladhunmadulu North
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funadhoo | Inhabited island | Shaviyani | Year-round | — |
| Milandhoo | Inhabited island | Shaviyani | Year-round | — |
Raa · Maalhosmadulu North
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ungoofaaru | Inhabited island | Raa | Year-round | — |
| Ifuru Airport | Airport | Raa | Year-round | — |
| Alifushi | Inhabited island | Raa | Year-round, historic fabric | — |
| Hanifaru-adjacent channels | Dive site | Raa | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Noonu · Miladhunmadulu South
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manadhoo | Inhabited island | Noonu | Year-round | — |
| Maafaru International Airport | Airport | Noonu | Year-round | — |
| Christmas Rock | Dive site | Noonu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Orimas Thila | Dive site | Noonu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Baa · Maalhosmadulu South
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanifaru Bay | Marine protected area | Baa | May–November, manta aggregation | — |
| Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve | UNESCO Biosphere Reserve | Baa | May–November, manta aggregation | — |
| Eydhafushi | Inhabited island | Baa | Year-round | — |
| Dharavandhoo | Inhabited island | Baa | May–November, manta aggregation | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Thulhaadhoo | Inhabited island | Baa | Year-round | — |
| Nelivaru Thila | Dive site | Baa | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Dharavandhoo Airport | Airport | Baa | Year-round | — |
Lhaviyani · Faadhippolhu
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naifaru | Inhabited island | Lhaviyani | Year-round | — |
| Hinnavaru | Inhabited island | Lhaviyani | Year-round | — |
| Kuredu Express | Dive site | Lhaviyani | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Shipyard Wreck | Dive site | Lhaviyani | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Alifu Alifu · North Ari
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasdhoo | Inhabited island | Alifu Alifu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Ukulhas | Inhabited island | Alifu Alifu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Thoddoo | Inhabited island | Alifu Alifu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Madivaru Corner | Dive site | Alifu Alifu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Fish Head / Mushimasmingili | Dive site | Alifu Alifu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Kaafu · North and South Male'
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | Capital | Kaafu | Year-round | — |
| Hulhumalé | Town | Kaafu | Year-round | — |
| Maafushi | Inhabited island | Kaafu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Thulusdhoo | Inhabited island | Kaafu | March–October, surf | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Guraidhoo | Inhabited island | Kaafu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Dhiffushi | Inhabited island | Kaafu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Huraa | Inhabited island | Kaafu | Year-round | Not checked verify |
| Gulhi | Inhabited island | Kaafu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Cokes | Surf break | Kaafu | March–October, surf | — |
| Sultans | Surf break | Kaafu | March–October, surf | — |
| Chickens | Surf break | Kaafu | March–October, surf | — |
| Banana Reef | Dive site | Kaafu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| HP Reef | Dive site | Kaafu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Manta Point | Dive site | Kaafu | May–November, manta aggregation | — |
| Kuda Giri | Dive site | Kaafu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Velana International Airport | Airport | Kaafu | Year-round | — |
Alifu Dhaalu · South Ari
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ari Marine Protected Area | Marine protected area | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round, whale sharks | — |
| Dhigurah | Inhabited island | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round, whale sharks | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Maamigili | Inhabited island | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round, whale sharks | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Dhangethi | Inhabited island | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Fenfushi Friday Mosque | Heritage | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
| Kudarah Thila | Dive site | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Villingili Airport | Airport | Alifu Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
Vaavu · Felidhu
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felidhoo | Inhabited island | Vaavu | Year-round | Not checked verify |
| Fulidhoo | Inhabited island | Vaavu | Year-round | Designated bikini beach verify |
| Fottheyo Reef | Dive site | Vaavu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Alimatha Jetty | Dive site | Vaavu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Vattaru Falhu | Lagoon and sandbank | Vaavu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Faafu · Nilandhe North
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilandhoo | Inhabited island | Faafu | Year-round | — |
| Magoodhoo | Inhabited island | Faafu | Year-round | — |
| Filitheyo Reef | Dive site | Faafu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Meemu · Mulaku
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muli | Inhabited island | Meemu | Year-round | — |
| Dhiggaru | Inhabited island | Meemu | Year-round | — |
| Kolhufushi Mosque | Heritage | Meemu | Year-round | — |
Dhaalu · Nilandhe South
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kudahuvadhoo | Inhabited island | Dhaalu | Year-round, historic fabric | — |
| Kudahuvadhoo Airport | Airport | Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
| Rinbudhoo | Inhabited island | Dhaalu | Year-round, historic fabric | — |
| Fushi Kandu | Dive site | Dhaalu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Thaa · Kolhumadulu
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veymandoo | Inhabited island | Thaa | Year-round | — |
| Thimarafushi Airport | Airport | Thaa | Year-round | — |
Laamu · Haddhunmathi
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonadhoo | Inhabited island | Laamu | Year-round | — |
| Gan (Laamu) | Inhabited island | Laamu | Year-round | — |
| Kadhdhoo Airport | Airport | Laamu | Year-round | — |
| Yin Yang | Surf break | Laamu | March–October, surf | — |
| Machine | Surf break | Laamu | March–October, surf | — |
| Hithadhoo Laamu mangroves | Marine protected area | Laamu | Year-round | — |
Gaafu Alifu · Huvadhu North
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viligili (Gaafu Alifu) | Inhabited island | Gaafu Alifu | Year-round | — |
| Kooddoo Airport | Airport | Gaafu Alifu | Year-round | — |
| Kondey | Heritage | Gaafu Alifu | Year-round | — |
| Blue Hole (Huvadhu) | Dive site | Gaafu Alifu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
Gaafu Dhaalu · Huvadhu South
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinadhoo | Town | Gaafu Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | Airport | Gaafu Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
| Gan (Huvadhu) | Heritage | Gaafu Dhaalu | Year-round | — |
Gnaviyani · Fuvahmulah
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuvahmulah | Inhabited island | Gnaviyani | Year-round | Not checked verify |
| Fuvahmulah Airport | Airport | Gnaviyani | Year-round | — |
| Tiger Zoo | Dive site | Gnaviyani | Year-round | — |
| Bandaara Kilhi | Marine protected area | Gnaviyani | Year-round | — |
Seenu · Addu
| Place | Type | Atoll | Season | Swimwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hithadhoo | Town | Seenu | Year-round | — |
| Gan International Airport | Airport | Seenu | Year-round | — |
| Addu Link Road | Town | Seenu | Year-round | — |
| British Loyalty Wreck | Dive site | Seenu | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr | — |
| Addu Nature Park / Eydhigali Kilhi | Marine protected area | Seenu | Year-round | — |
| Koattey | Heritage | Seenu | Year-round | — |