Ranveli literally means Golden Sand in the local language. This island, with its beautiful sandy beaches, the tall palm trees and mirror-like clear water, is a self-contained paradise. One of its most distinguishing features, and also its most beautiful, is the long white beach that stretches away from the island.

Like a deliberately constructed road to the edge of the sea, this naturally created stretch of white sand lets you understand the true meaning of “a walk on the beach”.

Location Located in South Ari Atoll, one of the 20 administrative atolls of the Maldives, Ranveli lies 35km from the airport island. From the airport you travel to Ranveli either by sea plane or helicopter. It takes just half an hour to get to the landing pad from which you would travel to Ranveli on the traditional dhoni.

Accommodations To let you make the most of the beauty even while you are in your room, every one of the superior 56 rooms on Ranveli has been designed to give you a view of the beach and the ocean. All facing the beach, the rooms are air-conditioned, and contain a minibar, piped in music and IDD telephone among their many modern amenities.

The bathrooms are airy and spacious and all contain bath tub and shower with fresh hot and cold water.

Activities Faced with the wide choice of things to do on Ranveli, you will be hard put deciding what is best. Apart from the diving and water sports, Ranveli has a wide range of activities that you can choose from.

Island hopping is favourite among many. Here you get to visit nearby inhabited islands and catch a glimpse of life in a traditional Maldivian fishing village. The experience is a lesson in life itself - the friendly nature of these people, their genuine smiles, the simplicity of their lifestyle and their general contentment with life - is one of the best experiences that you can have in the Maldives.

Fishing, the traditional Maldivian occupation, is an integral part of the Maldives. To have sustained a nation for centuries, there surely must be a lot of fish in these seas. You can try your luck at catching some of them by joining the morning and night fishing expeditions that Ranveli arranges for you on a regular basis.

The Water Sports Centre in Ranveli offers you the opportunity to make the most of the sea by offering you the chance to take up windsurfing, as a beginner or even a professional. And of course, snorkelling needs to be tried out - even the complete novice would feel comfortable in the calm and clear waters of Ranveli.

Sports - If water sports still leave you wanting for more activity, try beach volleyball. Put your own team together from among the guests - the staff are more than willing to take you up on the offer.

Scuba Diving, either the complete novice or the professional, is an experience at Ranveli. The Momo Marine Club has experienced instructors offering the opportunity for you to gain a PADI certificate, from beginner level to Masters. The Momo Instructors can lead you to some of the best dive spots - they know every coral and fish in the sites. You are in good hands all the way.