Mathiveri
Mathiveri is famous for its glinting turquoise lagoon, dazzlingly 21.5 hectors of white sandy stretches of beach and luxurious manta sightings. With such dreamlike setting, this magical island is, unsurprisingly, a great spot to decompress. An island of pure leisure and excursions located in Northern Ari atoll, 25 km from Velana International Airport and the capital Male’ city.
Inhabitants of Mathiveri draws inspiration from local culture and tradition while celebrating innovation of tourism, as daily practiced island wide as excursions and networking through tourists and visitors to the island. With a booming population of over 900 islanders, their cultures follow customs and traditions based on ancient principles that promote living an honourable and noble lifestyle. Embedded deeply into the Maldivian culture art, traditional music, dance, and food. Cultural storytelling, music, and dance are ancient ways of passing down history from one generation to another.
The Island boast about Dozens of large mantas dancing it ways through its lagoons through out the year. A mesmerising unforgettable event to experience. Furthermore the island holds its very own bed of reef stretch of over 90ft preferable for dives and snorkeling.