Visiting Villingili and Hulhule

Villingili island

Apart from the capital, one of the nearest islands from Male where you can witness Maldivians daily living is Villingili island. Villingili is at the west side of Male and going there by dhoni takes almost 5 minutes at an affordable fare of 3 rufiyaas only.

The usual scene in ports of Maldives is like that in the Villingili jetty port in Male. 

Breakwater in Villingili jetty port.

The City of Male as seen from dhoni bound to Villingili.

The jetty port in Villingili island. 

Students walking home after their class. Despite having a couple of schools in the island, most of the residents still send their children to school in Male.

The beautiful beaches of Villingili.

Hulhule island

The reason why I crossed to Hulhule island is to go to Hulhule Island Resort, the nearest from Male where you can have a bottle of beer or cocktails. In Maldives, liquors are only available in resorts.  A gastronomic treat at Uduvilaa (translated as sky among clouds) restaurant on the 4th floor of the hotel started the visit. The restaurant gives a full view of Male and other islands. The airport and the jetty port and the Hulhumale island can likewise be clearly seen from the resto.

The Hulhule Island Hotel. 

Entrance to the hotel.

The Uduvilaa restaurant.

My order of Australian lamb rack with an ice-cold San Miguel beer is truly an unforgettable experience.

Chef’s compliment, spring roll.

View from the restaurant. The hotel’s beach is exclusive only for its residents (top) and Male city (below).

Sunset Deck just outside Uduvilaa restaurant is a good place to capture sunset and view the city and surrounding islands.

Relaxing drinks at the pool to end the Hulhule trip.

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