Rasdhoo Island (Updated 2026)

At that time there was very little information about local islands, but because of that island, I created a blog about local islands and later founded a travel agency to the Maldives.

The island is located in the North Ari Atoll, 60 km west of Male. The size of the Island is approximately 500x600 m. Almost the entire territory of the island is built up. The population is about 1200 people. You would think that so many people can live on such a small piece of land, but in reality, you won't even notice it.

Things to do on Rasdhoo

Bikini beach and house reef

At the moment, the beach on the island is kinda large, about 500 m in length! The beach was extended recently and occupied almost half the island. However, during the season it’s packed with people. But it's still possible to find a private space. The beach is equipped with a toilet and shower. You can order a drink from nearby beach bar. There are sun loungers that are free of use on the beach, which is very convenient. Entrance to the water can be not easy, especially during low tide, because in some places there is a lot of dead coral. Therefore, in order to avoid injuries, I advise you to wear special shoes.

The length of the house reef is about 1 km. In this case, you will see all the most interesting sea life on its outer side. The current is constantly changing: today it may not be, tomorrow you can only swim with fins. If you are a beginner, then you have to snorkel only with a buddy for your own safety.