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Hangnaameedhoo, a local island in the Maldives
Local island
Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)

Hangnaameedhoo

Maldivando score: 8.7/10 71 km from Malé Size: Small

A sleepy corner of South Ari. Ideal for immersing yourself in local culture, among artisanal boats, palm forests, and a very rich house reef.

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Hangnaameedhoo is right for you if...

Perfect for you if

  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going rated 9.5/10, 2nd of 27 islands in our catalogue
  • You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away the reef is 60 metres from shore
  • You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track authenticity 8.2/10, 6th of 27 islands in our catalogue
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks the excursion runs from here, as it does from 10 other islands out of 27
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days 484 inhabitants

It may not suit you if

  • Diving is the whole point of the trip 25th of 27 islands for diving conditions
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet 20th of 27 islands for first-time visitors
Overview

Hangnaameedhoo

Hangnaameedhoo offers its visitors a pure, unfiltered Maldivian experience. It is a highly loved island by those seeking the authenticity of a fishing village, where it is normal to walk near the shore and see baby sharks swimming or artisans weaving palm leaves.

The island boasts a top-tier house reef, easily reachable by swimming. Snorkeling here is made special by the steep drop-offs and the vast amount of resident fish schools, sea turtles, and harmless reef sharks.

The small bikini beach, well-kept and partially shaded, is the ideal refuge after a morning spent in the sea. In the evening, dining on freshly caught fish under the starry sky guarantees pure happiness.

Key facts

Essential information

  • Island name Hangnaameedhoo
  • Atoll name Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)
  • Distance from Male 70.70 km
  • Island size Small
  • Walking time loop 36 min
  • Sandbank on the island
  • Number of bikini beaches 1
  • Ways of getting around Walking
  • Total inhabitants 484
Comfort

Facilities on the island

17 Hotels
3 Restaurants
3 Cafes
✘ Airport
✔ Port
✔ Clinic
✔ Pharmacy
✔ ATM
✔ Police Station
✔ Minimarket
✔ Diving center
✔ Public Bathroom
Our assessment

The Maldivando verdict

8.7
out of 10
Overall rating

The score summarizes the main strengths and limitations of Hangnaameedhoo. Read the individual ratings to understand whether it truly matches your way of experiencing the Maldives.

Sea
Very good 8.5 / 10
Snorkeling
Excellent 9.5 / 10
Ease of access
Very good 8.4 / 10
Facilities
Good 6.4 / 10
Still authentic
Authentic 8.2 / 10
Activities
Good 6.0 / 10
Diving
Good 6.6 / 10

These scores are Maldivando's own assessment: we assign them island by island, combining what we have seen first-hand with the data we collect and verify. They are not an average of traveller reviews, which you will find further down this page.

Experiences

Things to do on Hangnaameedhoo

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
Where to stay

Staying on Hangnaameedhoo

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Location

Map

Logistics

How to get there

Shared speedboat

  1. 1
    Shared speedboat
    Velana Airport Jetty → Hangnaameedhoo Port
    1 h 10 min · On Fridays departure times shift by about an hour.
    Every day except Friday
    10:40 → 11:50, 16:10 → 17:20

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

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Weather

When to visit: Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)

The generally most favorable months are January → April. The rainiest period tends to fall in May, September → October, although tropical weather remains variable.

Best period
January → April
Less rain and more settled days.
Rainiest period
May, September → October
More showers and greater variability.
General climate
26.7°C → 31.1°C
Average sea temperature around 28.7°C.
January
Mostly sunny
Rainy days
6.3
Average rainfall
53 mm
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