Addu City, Maldives

Addu City, Maldives Addu City is a city in Maldives that consists of the inhabited islands of the southernmost atoll of the archipelago.

Addu City is the second-largest urban area in Maldives, in terms of population. This is the 'second city' of the Maldives, and the resort here is the best base from which to visit traditional Maldivian island communities. The Addu people are fiercely independent, speak differently from folk in the capital and at one time even tried to secede from the republic. The biggest influence on Addu's moder

n history has been the British bases, first established on the island of Gan during WWII, as part of the Indian Ocean defences. In 1956, the British developed a Royal Air Force base as a strategic Cold War outpost. The base had around 600 permanent personnel, with up to 3000 during periods of peak activity. They built a causeway connecting Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo islands, and employed most of the local men. In 1976 the British pulled out, but many of their employees, who spoke good English and had experience working for westerners, were well qualified for jobs in the soon-to-be-booming tourist industry. Tourist development in Addu itself has been slow to start, but a resort has been established in the old RAF buildings on Gan and there are now reliable connections to the capital in a new Air Maldives jet. The Ocean Reef Resort is not a typical Maldives tropical paradise resort island, but the old military base is a unique feature. Gan is linked by causeways to the adjacent islands, and it's easy and pleasant to get around them by bicycle, giving unmatched opportunities to visit the local villages and see village life.

No matter our differences or the challenges we face, we will never let any government divide us — we will always stand u...
11/10/2025

No matter our differences or the challenges we face, we will never let any government divide us — we will always stand united as one Addu City ❤️!

Hankeda
11/04/2025

Hankeda

It always seems impossible until it's done.
29/09/2023

It always seems impossible until it's done.

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Addu city Feydhoo
08/05/2021

Addu city Feydhoo

Addu city Feydhoo Beach.
28/08/2020

Addu city Feydhoo Beach.

City Square - Addu City. Photo Credits Ibrahim Abdulla
21/08/2020

City Square - Addu City.

Photo Credits Ibrahim Abdulla

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa. A 5 star Luxury Resort in Addu City.
21/06/2020

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa. A 5 star Luxury Resort in Addu City.

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