History

History Fuvahmulah City

Fuvahmulah City is a one-island atoll, situated all on its own on the vast ocean in the south of Maldives, just below the equator. The island runs a length of 4.5 kilometer, making it one of the biggest in Maldives and is home to a living working community of more than 9000 people.

May 22, 2025

Island Tours

Take an island tour to discover the rich culture and history of Fuvahmulah. Visit local villages, historical sites, and landmarks. Learn about the traditional...

May 22, 2025

Beach Picnics And BBQs

Spend a day at one of the island’s pristine beaches. Enjoy a beach picnic with your loved ones or have a BBQ as the...

April 25, 2025

Boa Fen Valhu – Boafen Valhu – Well Water

Maldivian Cultural well at Miskiymagu Kuda miskiy, Mi valhakee varah fun valhekeve, Valhun fen nagaa ulhenee fen dhandinneve. Fendhandi –Valhu –

April 25, 2025

Raaveriya – The man who collects toddy.

Raa Valhi – The knife Used for cutting the flower bud by the palm sap collector. Raa Bandhi – Traditional Maldivian toddy collecting pot....

April 4, 2025

Flying Fish Season Comes To The Island Of Fuvahmulah City

It is like a ritual in the island of Fuvahmulah City. In a particular season there would be many people gathering on beach and...

April 4, 2025

Eat Local Delicacies

There are some local food and drinks you should try. Alai Garo Fathafolhi is a crispy roshi made from taro. There is the sweet Naarovah Faludha which is...

April 4, 2025

Visit Nature Park

A visit to Fuvahmuah City Nature Park is a must. It is located in one of the ptotected wetlands in the island. Besides seeing...

March 28, 2025

In Maldives it’s called “Ala”, in Egypt it’s called “Taro”

It is one of the traditional fruit use by Maldivians. And we call it as “Ala” An island called “Fuvahmulah City “in Maldives is...

March 28, 2025

Thoondu – the only beach break in the Maldives

As a single-island atoll, Fuvahmulah City has the unique advantage of being the only island in the Maldives with a beach break. Thoondu, a...

March 28, 2025

Swimming in the Bissaaveli – naturally-formed swimming pools

Another unique feature of Thoondu beach is that it is the only one in the Maldives that has naturally formed swimming pools right in...

March 28, 2025

FUVAHMULAH CITY

Fuvahmulah takes its name after the areca nut palm, Fuvah, in the local Dhivehi language. Located in the southern region of Maldives, Fuvahmulah has...

March 27, 2025

Eat Kattelhi

Kattelhi is a deep-water fish caught from about 120 meters. Fisherman catch them a night. Kattelhi tastes best when they are freshly prepared and...

March 27, 2025

Gemmiskiy Veyo

The Genmiskiy Veu is a rectangular bath that sits adjacent to the southeastern wall of the Genmiskiy mosque, featuring constructed stairs that descend into...

March 27, 2025

Kedeyre Misskiy

A 450-year-old mosque built by a man called Ali Adafi Kaleyge. Ali Adafi Kaleyge, along with four others were the first to resettle in...

March 27, 2025

Bandaara Kilhi

Bandaara Kilhi is one of the two fresh water lakes in Fuvahmulah City. With a depth reaching 15 feet and covering a distance of...

March 27, 2025

Kalho Akiri Gando

Kalho Akiri Gando or sometimes referred to as Black Stone Beach is a beach behind the airport on the south west side of the...

March 27, 2025

Take a Mud Bath in Kodakilhi

A visit to Fuvahmulah City will not be complete without a visit to Kodakilhi where you can take a therapeutic mud bath. Kodakilhi is...

March 26, 2025

Dhadimagi Kilhi

Dhadimagi Kilhi is one of the two fresh water lakes in Fuvahmulah City. Encompassed by large areas of wetland, the lake and the surrounding...

March 26, 2025

Havihtha

Fuvahmulah City Havihtha is an ancient ruin of what is believed to be a Buddhist Stupa in the north of the Island. The site,...

March 26, 2025

Vasho Veyo

Vasho Veyo is an ancient circular bath skillfully handcrafted by locals using coral stone. This ancient stone pool complete with stone steps was previously...