Maldives travel guide

Thoddoo has two guest beaches where bikinis are ok. Both beaches are absolutely stunning with ultramarine waters, but Sunset Beach is the longest. There are plenty of shade under the trees and palms, and free deckchairs and hammocks, though you have to be fast to get them before the Russian and Italians sunlovers. There are lumps of coral with plenty of fish right of the south end of the bikini section.

The west side of Ukulhas Island is one long stunning beach where bikinis are ok. It's concealed from the village by a thick patch of shady trees and coconut palms and most of the nearby guesthouses have placed deckchairs and parasols. The house reef is considered one of the better and is particularly rich on fish at the edge along the buoys. If lucky, you will also encounter sea turtles and reef sharks. Juvenile reef sharks can sometimes even be seen hunting in the shallow water right from the beach.

Ukulhas Island is an inhabited island with about 1000 people. It measures just 230 m across and 1000 m in length, making it one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Maldives. It was the first island to introduce waste management and is still known for its cleanliness. There are two smaller mosques, which dutifully call to prayer. The local people are chilled and seem easier to get a smile from than on other islands. The west side is one long gorgeous bikini beach lined by shady trees and palms and the house reef is one of the better. With a bit of patience, you will be able to spot sharks and stingrays from the pier at night time.