Felidhoo is the capital Island of Vaavu Atoll. Felidhoo has a Atoll Hospital and Police and Atoll Council. You can experience the charm of a true Maldivian village, with its 610 inhabitants whose main business is fishing, Agriculture, etc.

Felidhoo, Vavvu Atoll,78 km from Male’ International Airport. Vaavu Atoll is the closest atoll to capital Male’ and International Airport from Southern Archipelago of Maldives. Felidhoo is an island of quiet and friendly Maldivians, a place where days they spend in an atmosphere of quietness and the silence is only by the sound of the palm trees. Caressed by a gentle breeze and surrounded by sandy roads vegetation, housing local, souvenir shops and food, the infirmary, the mosque, schools and Café’ where to have a chat. You will know the local situation, the customs and traditions of this decent people, quiet and the proud and sincere look.


Forget the shoes, watches, formal dresses, exalted your feelings of wellbeing as much as possible to enjoy the pleasure of a barefoot “walking holiday and free mind.”

Language

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives. English is widely spoken all the Maldivian. Guest house Manager is able to speak both Austrian and English.

Time zone

Plus 4 hours compared to Austria when standard time is in effect; 3 if it is during the summer.

Electricity

The electric current is 220-240 volts. It is also advisable to carry universal adapter.

Telephony

The code to call the Maldives from Austria is +960 full of country code. Without leaving the airport, just to the right, you can buy a Sim card from a shop named Dhiraagu (Telephone Company Maldivian, example; with $ 14 you have 40 minute international called). Do not buy the pack internet since in Guest House there is always the Wi-Fi which we will provide timely password when you arrive.

Clothing

The kind of clothing to be taken is casual / sportswear. T-shirts, sarongs and cotton clothes or linen are the most suitable clothes and more comfortable. We recommend sunscreens (+ 50) and after-sun. Do not forget sunglasses and necessary headgear. The islanders are Muslim therefore we recommend to female clients, only when they are in the village and for the respect of the population, not to turn in costume or clothes too skimpy. For men it is indicated the use of t-shirt, to avoid rather naked torso. In general, we recommend comfortable and casual clothing. We have Private beach there you can wear bikini.

Shopping

Interesting locally produced items such as sarongs and t-shirt often hand-painted, fish colored wood and other craft items. To make purchases on the island use dollars and Rufiyaa (Maldives currency) there is a ATMs in the Bank of Maldives you can take local currency using your credit cards.
Shops of the island you will find cigarettes, souvenirs, products, including European ones, for cleaning personal hygiene; not find any alcohol, since according to the Muslim religion, it is forbidden to drink beverages of this type. It is also forbidden to bring alcohol on the island and there will be seized the bottles if you find in a suitcase at the airport. There are 2 Café’ on the island where it is you can spend after dinner to chat and enjoy a nice hot and cold drink, fizzy drinks.

Currency Rate

The currency of the Maldives is the Rufiyaa (Maldivian Rufiya). The exchange rate with the US dollar time is Rf. 15. 42 for a $ 1. The US dollar is the most commonly used foreign currency.

Health rules

Maldives is not required vaccination. We strongly recommend the use of sunscreen and protective properties, especially the first days of sun exposure, to avoid ruining trivially the holiday with serious burns. In case of serious need of medical care, there is a ‘infirmary for first aid that always guarantees the presence of a doctor; in case of the patient is transferred need Hospital Felidhoo.

Customs

It ‘absolutely prohibited the importation of alcohol, narcotics, psychotropic substances, and meat pork sausages, drugs, pornography, spear guns, weapons, ammunition and explosives of any nature. Even brochures, leaflets, booklets and publications that promote another religion are prohibited. When you returned to country it should be noted that it is absolutely forbidden to carry mother of pearl, coral, shells and sand, taken from the sea and beaches, and export them.