Dhonveli denotes the meaning 'white sand' in the Maldivian language; hence it is obvious that this tropical paradise is surrounded by pristine beaches, idyllic waters shaded from a dark blue to a transparent turquoise. The island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon allowing its visitors to walk a significant distance inwards to the sea. Escape to the luscious greenery that decorates the heart of the island. Dhonveli is located in the North Male' atoll approximately 13 Km from Male', and can be easily reached by speed boat. The North Male' atoll consists of 107 islands out of which 9 islands are inhabited and it is the atoll with the most number of resorts. Furthermore the atoll hosts the best dive sites as well as the world famous surfing point named 'pasta'.