Furanafushi
Tourism Island - Resort
Code: K
About Furanafushi
Spanning 15.04 hectares, Furanafushi lies near the capital’s shipping channels. Once used seasonally by fishermen, it is now developed for tourism. The surrounding reef is home to reef sharks, moray eels, and soft coral colonies. Despite development, patches of seagrass and reef flats remain intact and provide vital habitat for juvenile fish and invertebrates. It also plays a role in ongoing reef conservation efforts in central Kaafu.
Island Information
Administrative
- Island Name
- Furanafushi
- Island Code
- K
- Atoll
- Male' Atoll
- Island Type
- Tourism Island - Resort
Stay in Furanafushi
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Furanafushi, Male' Atoll
352 beds
176 rooms
Furanafushi lies within the lagoon of Kaafu Atoll near Malé. The island formed from coral sand deposition over a reef platform and supports mature coastal vegetation. Historically islands near the capital were frequently visited by nearby communities for fishing and coconuts. The surrounding reef slopes and lagoon waters remain important habitats for coral and reef fish.
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- Accommodations
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- Total Beds
- 352
- Total Rooms
- 176