Hangnaameedhoo island

Hangnaameedhoo is a local island in the Maldives - the northernmost one in the atoll of Alifu Dhaalu. The island is large enough and green with a positive locals. Unfortunately, fenced off Bikini beach is too tiny (20 meters long), - it would be great to extend it to the north. Coral bottom is more suitable for the snorkeling. However, the swimming is also possible on the sandy shallows near the water edge. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 3.850036, 72.951054

See also: South Ari atoll

Hotels [edit]

Hangnaameedhoo island has a dozen of hotels with rooms's fares about US$100 per night after all taxes being added. Ocean Beach Inn is the only accomodation option by the sea. But it is not really a beach hotel, as the bottom is rocky and bikini is not allowed. However, it is the place with the best snorkeling on the island.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Male international airport (MLE). Next get to Mahibadhoo island by MTCC ferry - route 307. It takes 4 hours 15 minutes, ticket price is about US$5 per way:

- departure from Male at 9:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday;

- departure from Mahibadhoo island at 10:30 on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Next take ferry #302 to Hangnaameedhoo island. Ferry takes 50 minutes per way, and runs every day except Friday:

- departure from Mahibadhoo island at 13:30;

- departure from Hangnaameedhoo island at 9:20.

Public speedboat is another major transportation option. It costs per person about US30$ per way. The journey takes just 1 hour 15 minutes. Departure from Male is at 16:00, departure back from the island - at 7:30 (every day except Fridays).

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday on the island of Hangnaameedhoo is a dry season in the winter half of the year.

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