Ukulhas


This gorgeous island has become a backpacker favourite in recent years, with over a dozen hotels and guesthouses opening, direct speedboat connections to Male and a super bikini beach on the island's south side. Ukulhas takes its environmental responsibility seriously, with daily beach cleaning, waste management and biodiversity protection programmes. The island has a population of about 900 people.


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