Notable river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Machchafushi
Machchafushi is a river spot in Alif Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives.
Machchafushi: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Machchafushi
Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Machchafushi — distance from nearby cities
- From Maafushi (MV): about 97 km by road (78 km straight line) · directions · more places near Maafushi
- From Malé (MV): about 119 km by road (95 km straight line) · directions · more places near Malé
- From Hulhumalé (MV): about 125 km by road (100 km straight line) · directions · more places near Hulhumalé
- From Addu City (MV): about 588 km by road (471 km straight line) · directions · more places near Addu City
Coordinates: 3.59392, 72.88349. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Machchafushi
- Dhangethi · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sandbank - Dhigurah · attraction · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~12 km · Must-see
- Dhonthakuru monument · fort · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~15 km · Must-see
- Maamigili Corner · attraction · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ellaidhoo · river spot · North Ari · ~58 km · Must-see
- Bathala · river spot · North Ari · ~67 km · Must-see
- Bileddhoo · river spot · Faafu Atoll · ~68 km · Must-see
- Dharanboodhoo · river spot · Faafu Atoll · ~74 km · Must-see
- Lonubo · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~3 km
- Maafushivaru · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~3 km
- Vakarufalhi · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~3 km
- Kudarah · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~5 km
- Villinglivaru · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~11 km
- Theluveligaa · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~11 km
- Long Beach Dhigurashu Thun'di · beach · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~12 km · Well liked
- Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~12 km
- Mirihi · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~15 km
- Hiyafushi · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~16 km
Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Machchafushi
- Dhangethi · river spot · Alif Dhaalu Atoll · ~10 km · Must-see
- Ellaidhoo · river spot · North Ari · ~58 km · Must-see
- Bathala · river spot · North Ari · ~67 km · Must-see
- Bileddhoo · river spot · Faafu Atoll · ~68 km · Must-see
- Dharanboodhoo · river spot · Faafu Atoll · ~74 km · Must-see
- Bodufolhudhoo · river spot · North Ari · ~84 km · Must-see
- Biyadhoo · river spot · Vaavu Atoll · ~92 km · Must-see
- Aloofushi · river spot · Dhaalu Atoll · ~93 km · Must-see
- Dhiggaru · river spot · Vaavu Atoll · ~115 km · Must-see
- Baros · river spot · Kaafu Atoll · ~122 km · Must-see
Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Are boats running today?
No visitor has reported the boating status for Machchafushi yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Machchafushi?
September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Machchafushi from Maafushi?
Machchafushi is about 97 km by road from Maafushi (78 km straight line), 119 km from Malé and 125 km from Hulhumalé. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Machchafushi?
Nearby: Dhangethi (river spot, 10 km), Sandbank - Dhigurah (attraction, 12 km), Dhonthakuru monument (fort, 15 km), Maamigili Corner (attraction, 18 km), Ellaidhoo (river spot, 58 km), Bathala (river spot, 67 km).
Is Machchafushi worth visiting?
Machchafushi is listed as a notable river spot in Maldives on Spotwander.