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Rasdhoo is a smallish island with 850 citizens and a capital of Alif Alif Atoll (or North Ari Atoll), Maldives.
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You can also snorkel and see Mantas, Stingrays and some sharks which will swim away once you try to get close to them.. However, its coral reef has started degrading due to tourist activity and perhaps will die off in several years. And yay, bikinis are allowed here, in opposite to all other beach areas on the island where it's strictly prohibited.
Madivaru Island
Accessible by boat which could be arranged by any of the hotels.It is cheaper to ask a local fisherman to take you there. Just negotiate price and time with the fisherman
The leading dive centre. It offers a variety of accommodation along with food, diving, snorkeling, motorized water sports and yoga facilities.
PADI dive center in Rasdhoo. All PADI dive courses are available along with snorkeling and tourist diving.
Nice place to drink a good cup of coffee. Menu is somehow limited to about a dozen of options, of which soups are better to avoid, some sorts of fried noodles are tasty. They also try to promote some meals that can be prepared by only preordering them one day in advance, however, in reality it then turns into variety of reef fish or even a lobster. Big fish served for us came on table after long waiting though a bit undercooked so it went back to kitchen for further processing.Disappointing experience, but tasty barracuda. However, general impression is positive for fish, curries, cocktails and coffee. Do not waste time for any Western type of food, it is not a place for that. WiFi is available for Cafe guests.
Very simple cafe with simple, overcooked food. It faces the ferry dock.
Small restaurant on a side street with good food and cheap prices. However, owners cheat with total bill prices, which kills all the impression.
Serves decent food in a western environment. 3 times a day they offer buffet meals, which cost USD18 per person including all taxes. Inbetween buffets, they prepare à la carte dishes.
Typical choice of dishes: fried noodles, rice, sandwiches, pizzas.
Occupies entire island of Kuramathi, which is bigger than Rasdhoo island. Offers different types of accommodation including private villas with a spa bath and flat-screen TV. The resort features an infinity pool, 15 dining options and a spa, 2 dive centres and has 290 hotel rooms.
One of the biggest hotels in Rasdhoo, has 8 spacious rooms and a huge garden area
Resort occupies entire island and has outdoor pool, children's playground, spa centre, restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi throughout the property. 91 hotel rooms in total.
It has 24-hr ATM with Rf10,000 maximum withdrawal limit + Rf100 fee. Exchange rates are substandard, so it's better to change money in Male.
Rasdhoo can be reached by a public ferry from Malé on Su, Tu, Th at 09:00, trip takes 3 hours and costs Rf53. Timetable can be checked at the company operating these routes web site.
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