Faadhippolhu
An atoll in the northern Maldives with plenty of resorts and dive sites, including a shipwreck to explore.
Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu) lies in the northern Maldives, with Naifaru as its capital. The atoll has both large resorts and boutique hotels, many dive sites among channels and coral reefs, and shipwrecks to explore, and sea turtles and reef sharks are commonly seen. It is usually about 40 minutes from Malé by seaplane. November to April is the dry season, good for diving and relaxing on the beach.