Located at the heart of the Maldives, Rasdhoo is the capital island of north Ari atoll and a favorite local island amongst guests. Almost 60km to the west of Male’, the island is home to a little over 25 guesthouses, a variety of restaurants and café’s and so much to do, mainly watersports activities. Ocean lovers are sure to enjoy every excursion made available at Rasdhoo as it is one of the leading destinations for diving in Maldives.

4 restaurants in Rasdhoo cater for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians with cuisines that are traditional and from all over the world. Indulge in local delicacies such as ‘mashuni and roshi’ or ‘fihunu mas’ for the true taste of Maldives. Every guesthouse also has their own restaurant along with BBQ services so that guests can easily grab a quick meal rather than going out to eat.

For your daily dose of coffee and international cuisines, visit Café’ Ole. If you want to try out local Maldivian food, then Lemon Drop is the place to be. Alimente is the place for when you need a little light bite and a drink to quench your thirst, and if you’re feeling fancy, Palm Shadow is just the restaurant for you.

Being in the center of a tourism rich zone in the Maldives means Rasdhoo must have a lot to offer for the booming tourism of the country. True to this, the island hosts 5 dive centers and 2 watersports centers owned and staffed by locals who are experts in the field.

A favorite site of the visitors is the Manta Feeding Station, where even dolphins and solitary sharks come to. Experience the feeling of having fed fish species in the Maldives. Next up is the ‘Fattaru’ Home of Turtles where you swim along the Fattaru reef to see the turtles feeding and relaxing on the seabed. Close to the island is a shipwreck from 1987 which has now become a natural reef for an array of marine life, namely moray eels, shrimps and pufferfish. Moreover, Rasdhoo provides a beach specifically for tourists to swim and relax at or even go for a supervised snorkel.

Lastly, a leading tourism destination like Rasdhoo is sure to have a number of accommodations for the guests to stay at. Almost every guesthouse in Rasdhoo is situated at the beachside, guaranteed to provide you with the best views that mother nature has to offer. Local staffs are trained and experienced from nearby resorts so they are very responsible and always makes sure that all customer needs are met on time. Some highly rated Rasdhoo guesthouses are Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo, Tranquila Maldives, Quicksand Rasdhoo, Acqua Blu Rasdhoo and many more.

Keep in mind that these are just a handful from a plethora that Rasdhoo has to offer. All these and more make Rasdhoo a unique spot for guests and is also one of the most easily accessible in the country.