Thoondu Beach

At the northern end of Fuvahmulah lies Thoondu Beach, a place where the powerful Indian Ocean meets one of the Maldives’ most unusual shorelines.

Unlike the soft, powdery sand associated with most Maldivian islands, parts of Thoondu are covered with smooth, pale, pebble-like formations locally known as *Bissaaveli*. Shaped and moved by the ocean, they give the beach a remarkable appearance and have become one of Fuvahmulah’s most recognizable natural features.

Thoondu is also a place that constantly changes with the sea. Waves, currents and seasonal conditions reshape the shoreline, creating a landscape that can look different from one visit to the next. Behind the beach, dense tropical vegetation adds to its untouched and dramatic character.

For generations, Thoondu has been more than a beautiful coastline for the people of Fuvahmulah. It is part of the island’s identity—a place connected with local memories, gatherings and the everyday relationship between islanders and the ocean.

Standing at Thoondu, with the sound of powerful waves and the open Indian Ocean stretching toward the horizon, reveals a very different side of the Maldives: wild, distinctive and naturally spectacular.

With its unusual shoreline, striking scenery and importance to Fuvahmulah’s heritage, Thoondu Beach is a worthy candidate to be recognized as one of the **9 Wonders of the Maldives**.