Gnyaviyani Atoll, Maldives · Asia
Fuvahmulah sits on the route: 45 minutes from Meedhoo.
Fuvahmulah is a town located in Gnyaviyani Atoll, Maldives. With a population of 11,140, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Fuvahmulah sits in Maldives. It's in the Indian/Maldives time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fuvahmulah to your route.
Fuvahmulah (Dhivehi: ފުވައްމުލައް) is an island (atoll) in the Maldives. It is under Maldives' administrative division of Gnaviyani (or Nyaviyani) Atoll. The island is the second southernmost administrative atoll, located to the south of Huvadhu Atoll and to the north of Seenu Atoll. It's also the third most populousRead more
island after Malé and Addu.
The inhabitants of the island speak a distinctive dialect of the Dhivehi language, locally known as "Fuvahmulaki baha."
Fuvahmulah means "Island of the Areca nut palms", Fuvah (or "Fuva") in the local language. Other places in the world like Penang in Malaysia and Guwahati in Assam, India, are also named after this nut. The original name of the island could have been Mulah, but was called Fuvahmulah (the Mulah with the areca nut palms) to distinguish it from Boli Mulah – another island in ancient Maldives.
The admiralty charts and some geographers named the island Fua Mulaku. In old French maps the island appeared under the name Poue Molluque.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Fuvahmulah.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Fuvahmulah.
Fuvahmulah offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Fuvahmulah with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Fuvahmulah as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Fuvahmulah is located in Gnyaviyani Atoll, Maldives, Asia. The coordinates are -0.2988 latitude, 73.4240 longitude.
Fuvahmulah has a population of approximately 11,140 people, making it a town in Maldives.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Fuvahmulah as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Fuvahmulah. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Fuvahmulah.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning