At a glance
| At a glance | Meemu |
|---|---|
| Where | South of Malé, below Vaavu |
| Getting there | A domestic airport at Muli |
| Under water | Channels and coral pinnacles; mantas and reef sharks |
| On land | An old mosque on Kolhufushi |
| Suits | Divers, anglers, a quiet stay |
Where it is
Meemu lies south of Malé, below Vaavu. Its islands sit on the rim of the atoll, with none inside the lagoon, and it is one of the quieter atolls, with very few resorts.
Getting there
Muli, the atoll capital, has a domestic airport. Your quote sets out the transfer to your resort.
Under water
Some of Meemu’s dive sites are seldom visited, and its reefs are counted among the most pristine in the Maldives. Channels and coral pinnacles, such as Mulaku Kandu and Medhufushi Thila, bring mantas, reef sharks, turtles and schooling fish. The channels suit experienced divers, and the calmer lagoons suit beginners.
On land
Kolhufushi has a mosque of historical value, and off the south-east reef of Kolhuvaariyaafushi lies the wreck of the Kalhuohfummi, from 1573.
Who it suits
A stay here suits divers and anglers, and couples who want a low-key stay with few other guests. Our pick is below. Tell us who is travelling and what matters most, and we suggest the island that fits.
