Süd-Nilandhe-Atoll

Dhaalu Atoll, or Southern Nilandhe, holds many traces of the Maldives' distant past. Several islands have remains from the Buddhist period, including mysterious mounds known as hawittas, and a copperplate was found on K…

Some of the islands in this atoll have remains from the Buddhist period, but none of them have been properly excavated yet. Mysterious mounds known as hawittas are as well as a copperplate found in Kudahuvadhu. The old …

Dhaalu Atoll (also known as Southern Nilandhe Atoll or Dhivehi: ނިލަންދެ އަތޮޅު ދެކުނުބުރި, Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi) is one of the atolls of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name.

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

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The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Dhaalu Atoll? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Dhaalu Atoll, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Dhaalu Atoll, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…