Rangali Island

Rangali island is a small island in the Alif Dahaal Atoll chain. It is connected to the larger Rangalifinolhu island by a footbridge 500 meters long that stretches across a beautiful lagoon. Rangali is a resort vacation destination with long white beaches located southwest of India in the Arabian sea.

Weather

Weather is best on Rangali island from January to March when temperatures are mild and the island has entered its dry season. Average temperatures are 88 degrees during the day and 73 degrees at night. Temperatures in May, the hottest month of the year, can climb to the upper 90s. Monsoon season starts in May and often results in heavy rains through July.

Accommodations

There are several luxury spa and resort locations on Rangali. Perhaps the most unique accommodations is found on Goma, a luxury yacht set just off the island offering visitors not only a place to eat and sleep, but also a startling view of the local dolphins. The Hilton on the island offers island villas that give visitors the ultimate sense of privacy with a beach front view.

Activities

There is a lot to do on Rangali island besides enjoy the view. Tour guides take visitors out in glass bottom boats, or snorkeling and scuba diving in the water off the coast to get a close up view of tropical fish and coral reefs. Sports enthusiasts can go kite boarding, water skiing, game fishing and canoeing. Those looking for a touch of luxury can enjoy massages, aromatherapy treatments and other spa services.

There are several restaurants in and around the hotels on the island. Famous dishes include: grilled seafood, local dishes and alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty-mix cocktails. Visit Rangali for the ultimate vacation paradise.