Bandos Maldives

The Maldives consists of 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of twenty-seven atolls situated in the Indian Ocean. Most atolls consist of a large, ring-shaped coral reef supporting numerous small islands.

The country covers an area approximately 90,000 square kilometers, of which only 298 square kilometers is dry land. The islands are of average one to two square kilometers in area, and no individual island is longer than eight kilometers. The Maldives lies between 1-1.5 meters above sea level, with the highest island situated at 3 meters above sea level.

The Maldives has a warm and humid tropical climate, all year round and is influenced by two dominating monsoons.

The fact that the Maldives is located at the equator, Maldives receives plentiful of sunshine throughout the year. The temperatures of Maldives ranges between 25° Celsius and 32° Celsius throughout the year.

The dry season (northeast monsoon) runs from December to April. While the rainy season (southeast monsoon) runs from late May to November.

The official language of the Maldives is Dhivehi, which is a unique language spoken only by the people of Maldives.

Dhivehi is an Indo-Aryan language with roots in Sanskrit and influenced by other major languages in the region. 

In the middle of the Indian Ocean sits the island of Bandos. A picture perfect paradise hidden away from life’s everyday stresses. The clear blue water, vibrant plant life and white sandy beaches create an immediate feeling of tranquility. .

From the moment you arrive you will see first hand  the friendly, attentive service that has earned Bandos the reputation of the ‘Island of Hospitality’.

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