Meradhoo Island In Maldives

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort

The lavish 5-star resort in Meradhoo features 21 private villas and 16 ocean villas. Modern amenities include private pools, multi-cuisine restaurants, cocktail bars, and a few water sports on offer. The resort has a PADI-certified diving center to indulge in thrilling activities.

Jumeirah Maldives Dhevanafushi

Located at one of the remotest locations in Maldives, this luxury resort is a world of breathtaking beauty. Its main highlight is white sand beaches and a luminous lagoon. Guests can check into a private villa with infinity pools and enjoy traditional and modern spa treatments. Its restaurants offer a variety of culinary options from the Mediterranean to continental dishes. 

Geography of Meradhoo

Located around 539 kilometers away from the Maldivian capital Malé, Meradhoo is home to over 3000 inhabitants and is a happening place for tourism. It is flanked to the North by Hankete followed by Rujjehera, Abuhera, Hithadhoo, RAF and Hithadoo’s Gaukendi. On its South lie Meradhoo-Feydhoo, Gan and Feydhoo islands. At the Northeast side of Meradhoo is a British naval marine maintenance base and slipway which is now used as a dock by a private company.

The location of Meradhoo Island makes it the perfect bridge between Gan and Hithadhoo for administration, transport, and tourism. The climate of Meradhoo is pleasant, making travel here perfect during the months of December to April when the weather is dry and there is little rain. The local tourism offices and administrative offices assist visitors with getting here, booking accommodation is needed and in getting around.

Ecology of Meradhoo

The landscape of Meradhoo Island is replete with tropical shrubs, palm trees, lush greenery, and must-see fauna. There are several close lanes, small roads and houses built close to one another in colonies throughout the island. Most houses in Meradhoo consist of just a single storey and it is rare to see one with a second floor. Almost every house has a home garden with ample vegetation. Especially seen are banana trees and coconut palms that are considered to be part of Meradhoo’s domestic agriculture.

Fishing abounds in Meradhoo and this island is, in fact, the main fishing village of the entire atoll. There is a good house reef here with multi-colored corals and tons of varieties of fish that are of great interest to divers and visitors. There is a lot of investment in tourism in Meradhoo, and as a result, several guest houses, resorts, and hotels have sprung up throughout the island. Visitors can also enjoy the island’s many water sports centers here. This place will surely give tourists one of its kind experiences and will add some amazing memories to their life, which they can cherish forever.