Addu is gearing up for an exciting event on 4th May 2019 during the pre-Ramadan festival of 2019. Endurance Athlete Ahmed Athif will be challenging himself to swim from Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo to Hithadhoo, crossing an estimated 18km distance. According to Athif and the organisers, the main objective of this event is to draw attention to maritime … Read more
South African Airlines (SAA) will commence direct flights from Johannesburg to Gan, Maldives. SAA will be the first long hall international carrier to fly to Gan International Airport in the Maldives. SAA flights are scheduled to begin 24th November and will offer Business and Economy class on Airbus A340s. The flying time to the idyllic … Read more
The 15th AP steering comity meeting of the Cooperative Aviation Security Program-Asia Pacific (CASP-AP) has concluded in Maldives. The forum was held in the Equator Village, Addu City from 1st-2nd July 2018. CASP-AP is targeted towards the aviation authorities of the member countries. Maldives Minister of Defense and National Security Adam Shareef Umar inaugurated the … Read more
Marathon Highlights Michael Wardian from the United States won the Addu Marathon men’s category in 2hrs 42 minutes setting a new course record and the fastest marathon finish time in Maldives. Michael is also the Addu Marathon’s run ambassador. The full marathon started at 2:30am last night. Naufal Easa and Ahmed Jawad from Maldives came … Read more
The first marathon held in Addu City, “Addu Marathon 2017”, has concluded today. The event consisting of marathon, half marathon, 10Km, 5Km and a special 2Km event for children, went on with a lot of excitement and competitiveness. The marathon began at 3AM in the morning and the award ceremony finished at 10AM and although … Read more
Addu Marathon is the first marathon to be held in Addu City with running events enjoyable for everyone irrespective of their age and fitness level. Addu Marathon’s mission is to promote a active and healthy lifestyle for Addu community & people of Maldives. Addu Marathon is open for all national and international community to experience … Read more
Ten days after setting sail from capital Male on his sailing 18 feet Catamaran, water sportsman Abdul Ghafoor(Gabbe) has reached Addu city, the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, completing half of his journey to circumnavigate the Maldives. The trip is organized by “Atoll Sailor” in association with the Tourism Ministry. Gabbe’ embarked on the journey … Read more
The charter flight from Denmark landed in Gan International Airport today at 14:45, resuming operations after last year’s holiday season. A warm welcome including a traditional Bodu Beru performance was given to the 159 tourists who will be staying at Canareef Resort. These flights are operated in partnership by the Danish tour operator Primo Tours, … Read more
Maldivian Pro Surfer Kuda Issey and his team of surfing instructors from Raalhu School held surfing lessons for beginner’s camp in Addu Atoll. The 5 day training program was concluded yesterday and a ceremony for presenting the certificates was held. The certificates were presented by Maldives Olympic Committee’s General Secretary Ahmed Marzooq (Marey). Four girls … Read more
By: Sarah Harvey Following on from my thoughts on guest houses and homestays in Maldives, I’m excited to tell you about my very local trip to the southernmost atoll of Maldives: Addu atoll, which is made up of a collection of islands both inhabited and uninhabited. The inhabited islands of the atoll together form what … Read more
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