Dhangethi Island

At a distance of 48 kilometres (42 miles) from Velana International Airport (MLE) inside South Ari Atoll lies the beautiful island " Dhangethi" . With a local population of less than 500 people residing on the island. Dhangethi is

aerial view of dhangethi

Famous for its long widely stretched lagoon, & all year all around whale shark and Manta sightings.

Dhangethi island is located in the Dive Heart zone of Maldives.

Friendly locals inhabit this island. Souvenir shops are seen everywhere and the islanders welcome you with a smile everytime.

Jetty of Dhangethi island. A place where local and guests and enjoy the sunset and have a dip in the sea.

Dhangethi jetty

famous moon jar monument of dhangethi. History of the island lives inside.

monument dhangethi

Ask the locals about this monument when you are here.

And see the pride of smile in their faces while they tell you about the famous "Moon Jar" story of Dhangethi.

aerial beach view

If you want to get a good tan, on the beach & by the sea, you do not need to worry!

A Bikini Beach is provided for the tourists visiting this island.

A relax and memorable time is what the islanders wish for you!

Bikini beach dhangethi

Aerial view of the public beach and bikini beach of dhangethi island and the crystal clear water surrounding it.

Aerial view bikini beach

What do you have to wear in public when you are in a local island of Maldives?

This is one of the most frequent question asked by travelers visiting the local islands of Maldives.

With not enough information available on the internet as a reference, this has been a real worry for some travelers.

We thought we would help you by giving an idea of what you can and can't wear in public spaces.

Samples of clothes to wear in public in the local islands of Maldives.

We hope this helped!

When you are in Maldives kindly respect the Maldivian way & hope you enjoy your stay!!

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