Olhuveli

Olhuveli

Tourism Island - Resort Code: K

About Olhuveli

Olhuveli lies in southern Kaafu Atoll, bordered by clear lagoons and seasonal sandbanks. Its wide beaches host turtle nesting sites, while surrounding coral reefs support butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and reef sharks. Mangrove pockets add coastal resilience and birdlife habitat. Once a fishing outpost, Olhuveli is now a marine tourism hub. Divers explore drop-offs with overhangs, while snorkelers enjoy the lively house reef. Seasonal plankton blooms draw manta rays and whale sharks, making it a prime location for wildlife encounters. Conservation work focuses on maintaining healthy coral cover to sustain the island’s biodiversity and protect its natural allure.

Island Information

Geographic

Area
15.47 hectares
Nearest Island
Maaranfushi (0.68 km)

Coordinates: 3.851, 73.456

Administrative

Island Name
Olhuveli
Island Code
K
Atoll
Male' Atoll
Island Type
Tourism Island - Resort
Regulating Authority
Ministry of Tourism & Environment
Primary Agency
Ministry of Agriculture & animal welfare

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

Olhuveli, Male' Atoll
654 beds
327 rooms

Olhuveli lies along the southern edge of Kaafu Atoll where the lagoon opens toward deeper ocean channels. The island formed through coral sand deposition along the reef crest. Historically such islands were visited occasionally by fishing communities rather than permanent residents. The surrounding reef slopes and lagoon waters support marine life typical of the central Maldives.

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Six Senses Laamu

Olhuveli, Male' Atoll
198 beds
99 rooms

Olhuveli lies within Laamu Atoll where reef platforms and lagoon waters shape a chain of small coral islands. The island formed through coral sand accumulation over a reef base. Historically such islands were visited occasionally by fishing communities rather than permanently settled. The surrounding reefs and channels support marine life typical of the southern Maldives.

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Quick Stats

Sites
0
Zones
0
Plots
0
Accommodations
2
Total Beds
852
Total Rooms
426

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Nearby

Maaranfushi

Male' Atoll

0.68 km away

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