Hanimaadhoo, Maldives Overview

Located in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Hanimadhoo is one of the largest inhabited islands of Maldives. It stretches over a length of 7 km, with the broadest part of the land being only 750 metres. One side of Hanimadhoo is surrounded by a beach along the periphery, while the other side has house reefs. Hanimadhoo is famous for snorkelling, scuba diving, night fishing, dolphin spotting and kayaking.

Apart from the island's scenic beauty, Hanimadhoo also houses around two thousand people, along with a domestic airport. Since it is located almost 300km from Male, the only way to reach here is through a domestic flight. Due to the atmospheric conditions, many banana plantations are found in Hanimadhoo. The Conservation Centre present on the island's northern end is also a must-visit. There are some excellent restaurants and cafes in Hanimadhoo, along with a few small hotels.

1. Snorkelling

Snorkelling is experienced at a magnificent house reef situated close to Hanimadhoo Island. Easily accessible by a boat or a kayak, snorkelling excursions can be booked prior or are even org (Read More)anized by the hotels on the island.

2. Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving is a popular activity at Hanimdhoo with dive sites suitable for beginners as well as expert divers. There are diving schools on the island with multi-lingual PADI and SSI instructors (Read More) available.

3. Kayaking

Witness the beauty of Hanimadhoo’s beaches and the vegetation cover by kayaking. Those carrying snorkelling gear along with them may also go for a snorkelling session of their own. However, such (Read More) private snorkelling sessions are not recommended for those who are not good at swimming.

4. Night Fishing

Night Fishing is a popular activity amongst the locals and is a unique experience at Hanimadhoo Island. The boat leaves for the nearest reef around sunset. The crew guides with the tieing of the (Read More)hooks and teach how to fish. The catch is then taken to the island for a fun barbecue night.