Villingili, administratively known as Villimalé is an island in the North Male Atoll and is considered the fifth district of Malé City. It lies about two kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Malé island and is reachable via local ferry service that operates 24 hours, between Malé and Villimalé.

Location within Malé City

Villimalé is to the west of Malé Island:

Early history

Villimalé used to be a resort earlier before it became a residential island. In fact it became the second resort to start operations in Maldives, after the first resort in Maldives, Kurumba became over-booked. Between 2010 and 2016 an adolescent drug rehabilitation centre was operated near the public beach of Villimalé.

Tourism in Villimalé

Villimalé currently attracts a lot of local visitors and popular holiday destination among the residents of Malé and Hulhumalé, specially during the weekends. There are several hotels and guest houses in Villimalé that also attract tourists from abroad. Villimalé is also home to Liquid Water Sports, one of the few hydro sports hubs in Maldives. It actively promotes flyboarding and is a Zapata certified Professional FlyBoarding Partner. Villingili, a really calm island in the Maldives, isn’t just about amazing beaches and blue waters. You can also explore its nature and culture on a special walk called an eco-walking tour.

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