Mathiveri
A resident island on the western edge of North Ari, with a long sandbank extending into the lagoon and a bikini beach, close to manta ray and turtle snorkelling sites.
Mathiveri lies on the western edge of North Ari Atoll. The island is small but has a white sandbank that extends into the lagoon and a bikini beach, and guesthouse prices are affordable. Nearby waters include a manta ray cleaning station, a turtle reef and a shipwreck, and dive shops can also arrange whale shark trips to South Ari. From Malé, it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by speedboat, and it can be combined with Ukulhas and Rasdhoo on island-hopping trips. Resident islands ban alcohol and require modest dress.
Opening hours
All day