Vilamendhoo

3°38′01″N 72°57′32″E / 3.6335°N 72.9590°E / 3.6335; 72.9590CountryMaldivesAdministrative atollAlif Dhaal AtollDistance to Malé88 km (55 mi)Area • Total0.11 km² (0.04 sq mi)Dimensions • Length0.67 km (0.42 mi) • Width0.17 km (0.11 mi)Time zoneUTC+05:00 (MST)

Vilamendhoo, formerly one of the uninhabited islands of Alif Dhaal Atoll (South Ari Atoll) of the Maldives, has been developed into a 194-room 4 star plus resort, called Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, managed by CCR (Crown & Champa Resorts). Some of the best diving points in Maldives are located in Ari Atoll.

Locale

Surrounded by a lagoon and long stretches of white, sandy beach, it is the only resort on the island, and measures about 670 by 170 metres (2,200 ft × 560 ft) – 11 hectares (27 acres). Seaplane transfer from Male International Airport is a 25-minute flight. A reef encircles the island, with stray reef sprouts above and below.

Reef

Due to the rise in temperature caused by La Niña, the coral had died but is starting to recover.

Wildlife

Whilst there is much life in the ocean, there are also many exotic creatures living on the island.

References

External links

• Resort website