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
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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.
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Friendly locals inhabit this island. Souvenir shops are seen everywhere and the islanders welcome you with a smile everytime.
Dhangethi jetty
monument dhangethi
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Ask the locals about this monument when you are here.
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And see the pride of smile in their faces while they tell you about the famous "Moon Jar" story of Dhangethi.
aerial beach view
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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 bikini beach
What do you have to wear in public when you are in a local island of Maldives?
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This is one of the most frequent question asked by travelers visiting the local islands of Maldives.
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With not enough information available on the internet as a reference, this has been a real worry for some travelers.
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We thought we would help you by giving an idea of what you can and can't wear in public spaces.
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We hope this helped!
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When you are in Maldives kindly respect the Maldivian way & hope you enjoy your stay!!