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Drone view of Hangnaameedhoo local island beach with turquoise water and lush greenery in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives.
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Hangnaameedhoo vs Rasdhoo

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Hangnaameedhoo and Rasdhoo side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.

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Hangnaameedhoo
Rasdhoo
Hangnaameedhoo island in Maldives

Hangnaameedhoo

Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)
General score
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Rasdhoo island in Maldives

Rasdhoo

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Hangnaameedhoo
2 scores won
2 ties
Rasdhoo
5 scores won
8.4
Easy to reach
8.5
Easy to reach
8.2
Still authentic
5.0
Still authentic
8.5
Sea
7.5
Sea
9.5
Snorkeling
9.5
Snorkeling
6.4
Facilities
8.2
Facilities
3.4
Nightlife
5.9
Nightlife
6.0
Activities
9.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
9.4
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
8.0
User's rating
8.7/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
8.7/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
70.70 km
Distance from Male
57.40 km
Small
Island size
Small
36 min
Walking time loop
30 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
484
Total inhabitants
1282
413
Maldivians inhabitants
1078
71
Foreigners inhabitants
204
20.10 ha
Land area
21.60 ha
Facilities
17
Number of hotels
42
3
Number of restaurants
10
3
Number of cafes
11
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Hospital
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
Water park
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
Perfect for you if
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
  • You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
  • You want to dive with sharks
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • It is your first time in the Maldives
  • You want your days full of excursions
  • You are travelling with children
It may not suit you if
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
  • You want a shallow lagoon to stay in the water for hours
  • You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Mantas Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic Kayak rental Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Maldivian Resort Trip Maldivian Boduberu Show Dolphin Watching Desert island picnic
Exclusive Hangnaameedhoo
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Exclusive Rasdhoo
SUP rental Jet ski rental Funtube Watersports Waterski Wakeboarding Windsurfing Catamaran rental Kitesurfing
How to reach
Hangnaameedhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 58
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 216 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 207 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
5 h 50 min
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Hangnaameedhoo
Rasdhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 10 min - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 45
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
55 min - 1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 170 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 207 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
3 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Rasdhoo

Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.

Climate
27.1° — 30.4°C
Avg temperature
27.1° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.2 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
99 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.4 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, September, October
Worst months
May, August, September, October
Photos
Hangnaameedhoo
Aerial view of a modern white guesthouse nestled among palm trees on the beach of Hangnaameedhoo in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll
Aerial view of Hangnaameedhoo local island in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by clear turquoise water and reefs.
Stunning aerial drone view of the local island Hangnaameedhoo in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by crystal water
A wooden swing on the white sandy beach of Hangnaameedhoo, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with turquoise sea in the background.
Crystal clear turquoise water at the sunny bikini beach on the local island of Hangnaameedhoo in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll.
Sunny day at the scenic bikini beach of Hangnaameedhoo island in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with turquoise sea and swimmers.
All 22 photos of Hangnaameedhoo
Rasdhoo
Beautiful aerial view showing the sandbar of Madivaru and the local island of Rasdhoo in North Ari Atoll, Alifu Alifu, Maldives from the plane
A tourist group arriving by speedboat at the white sandy beach of Madivaru island near Rasdhoo, Alifu Alifu Atoll.
A group of four friends standing in the crystal clear turquoise water of Madivaru near Rasdhoo atoll in Maldives.
Aerial view of a group of friends standing on the white Madivaru sandbank near Rasdhoo island, Alifu Alifu Atoll.
Aerial view of tourists enjoying the sunny Madivaru sandbank near Rasdhoo island in the North Ari Atoll Maldives
Aerial view of the turquoise lagoon and white sandbank of Madivaru island, North Ari Atoll, crystal clear water.
All 47 photos of Rasdhoo
Reviews from travellers
Hangnaameedhoo

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Rasdhoo
4.0/5
Based on 2 reviews
Beaches
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Snorkeling
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Vibes
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Value for money
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G. A.
4.5

"Rasdoo mi è piaciuta perché è possibile da riva fare snorkeling e vedere coralli e pesci bellissimi. Indimenticabile è s..."

13 January 2026
M. D.
3.5

"Dall’isola abbiamo raggiunto un sandbank, esperienza nuova e particolare ma per me poco piacevole perché troppo sole sen..."

23 May 2025
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