Ranveli beach

Ranveli is an island resort in South Ari atoll of the Maldives. Most of the coast is not suitable for swimming. However there is classic Maldivian beach - with a sandspit, palms, white sand and good snorkelling. In general, this is a good budget island, though slightly overcrowded. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 3.619157, 72.953537

See also: South Ari atoll

Hotels [edit]

Ranveli Island Resort is a 3-star hotel with rooms' rates starting from US$250 per night, being one of the cheapest private islands in the Maldives. Unfortunately, the hotel's level corresponds to its price, - don't believe to the claimed 4 stars. But it's quite Ok, if you are on a limited budget and for some reason don't want to stay on the "local" 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 #308 to Dhangethi island. Ferry takes one hour per way, and runs every day except Friday:

- departure from Mahibadhoo island at 13:45;

- departure from Dhangethi island at 9:00.

You may hire a boat from Dhangethi to Ranveli island for no more than US$50 per boat, - price can be negotiated. The distance between islands in no more that 500 meters.

It is also possible to get to Ranveli island by seaplane (30 minutes) or by public speedboat (1.5 hours), but the fares will be much more expensive.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday on the island of Ranveli (aka Villingilivaru) is a dry season during the winter half of the year.

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