Maldives Atolls

The Maldives is mainly composed of more than 20 groups of natural atolls and more than 1,190 Shanshan Islands, divided into 19 administrative groups, distributed in the sea area of ????90,000 square kilometers, of which 202 islands are inhabited. , more than 100 of them have been specially developed as tourist resorts, while the remaining islands are still uninhabited.

North Male Atoll

The tourism industry in North Male Atoll in the Maldives is very developed. There are many resorts and inns that have just started. Male is an independent administrative region in itself, so it is not considered the capital of this atoll. The capital of North Male Atoll is Thulusdhoo, located on the eastern edge of the atoll, with approximately 1,150 inhabitants.

Adaaran Hudhuran

Angsana Ihuru

Asdu Sun

Bandos

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Centara Ras Fushi

Chaaya Dhonveli

Club Faru

Club Med Kani

Coco Bodu Hithi

Eriyadu

Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

Gasfinolhu

Gili Lankanfushi

Giravaru

Huvafen Fushi

Kurumba

Makunudu

Meeru

One & Only Reethi Rah

Paradise

Sheraton Full Moon

Summer

Taj Coral Vivanta

Thulhagiri

South South Male Atoll (South Male Atoll)

Crossing Vaadhoo Kandu, the choppy strait between North and South Male Atolls, you’ll immediately notice the difference between you and our busy northern neighbor. In comparison, South Male Atoll in the Maldives has a very different atmosphere. Part of the reason is that it is sparsely populated, with only three inhabited islands on the eastern edge of the atoll, each of which has a small population. Plus, the uninhabited islands are far apart from each other, so you’ll really feel like you’re far away from the hustle and bustle of Male and its surrounding islands.

Adaaran Club Rannalhi

Adaaran Vadoo Prestige

Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa

Anantara Veli Resort & Spa

Biyadhoo Island Resort

Cocoa Island by COMO

Embudu Village

Fihalhohi Island Resort

Fun Island Resort & Spa

Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives

Kandooma Holiday Inn Resort

Naladhu Maldives

Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort

Rihiveli Beach Resort

Taj Exotica Resort

Velassaru Maldives

Ari Atoll

The Ari Atoll in the Maldives is located west of the capital, a broad oval shape Qiao Lake is dotted with reefs, full of luxurious temptation. Like Male Atoll, it is better known by its traditional name, Alif, than its official name, Alif. Although the atoll is a natural unit, it is divided into two administrative regions - North Ari Atoll and South Ari Atoll due to its vast area. North Ari Atoll includes the small Rasdhoo Atoll and Thoddoo. Judging from the natural geographical location, these two places do not belong to Ari Atoll, but are on the northeastern edge of the atoll. The rich marine life around the atoll makes the water flowing out of the strait rich in nutrients, attracting a large number of fish from the open sea and diving enthusiasts from around the world - South Ari Atoll is still one of the best places in the world to watch whale sharks. The world's largest fish swims around the edges of the reef year-round. Ari Atoll is home to the most famous and exclusive resorts in the Maldives, and the superior diving environment means there are also many budget diving resorts and beach resorts.

Angaga Island Resort & Spa

Banyan Tree Madivaru

Bathala Island Resort

Centara Grand Island

Chaaya Ellaidhoo Reef Resort

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Constance Halaveli Maldives

Constance Moofushi Maldives

Diamonds Athuruga

Diamonds Thudufushi

Dhoni Mighili

Gangehi Island Resort

Holiday Island Resort & Spa

Kandolhu Island

Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Lux* Maldives

Maafushivaru Island Resort

Maayafushi Tourist Resort

Madoogali Resort

Mirihi Island Resort

Nika Island Resort

Ranveli Village

Safari Island Resort

Sun Island Resort & Spa

Vakarufalhi Island Resort

Velidhu Island Resort

Vilamendhoo

W Retreat & Spa Maldives

Rasdhoo Atoll

Strictly speaking, the small atoll of Rasdhoo is located in the northeast corner of Ari Atoll. The atoll's main island, also called Rasdhoo (850 inhabitants), is the administrative capital of North Ari Atoll, although not geographically part of the atoll itself. Rasdhoo is a charming town with a junior high school, a medical center, several mosques and some souvenir shops. The tourists here are day trippers from nearby resorts. People have been living here hundreds of years ago, leaving traces of the Buddhist society before Islam spread to humans. The medical center at Kuramathi Resort on Rasdhoo Atoll has decompression rooms and specialists in treating stress disorders.

Kuramathi Island Resort

Veligandu Island Resort

Haa Alifu Atoll

Traditionally known as Ihavandhippolhu and North Thiladhunmathee Atoll, Located at the northernmost tip of the Maldives. It is often called Haa Alifu Atoll. In fact, Haa Alifu Atoll refers to an administrative area that includes the small trapezoidal Ihavandhippolhu Atoll and the northernmost tip of North Thiladhunmathee Atoll.

Beach House Iruveli

J Resort Alidho

Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi

Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Haa Dhaalu is an administrative district consisting of 16 inhabited islands, consisting of the South Thiladhunmathee Atoll and the much smaller Maamakunudhoo Atoll.

Kulhuduffushi is the capital island and the most populous island, with about 8,500 people. It is the most important island in the North Maldives and has a hospital, secondary school and many shops, but no airport. The traditional specialty here is cable making and shark fishing, but the Maldives government implemented an international ban in 2009, forcing local shark fishermen to only catch other fish.

Shaviyani Atoll

There are 16 residential islands in Shaviyani Administrative District, consisting of two natural atolls, Miladhunmadulu and Thiladhunmathee. It is completely undeveloped for tourism and is now the most famous main breeding ground for sea turtles, which effectively lay eggs on this pristine and clean beach.

Viceroy Maldives

Noonu Atoll

Noonu Administrative District consists of 13 inhabited islands and is located at the southern end of the Miladhunmadulu-Thiladhunmathee Atoll, whose name is not easy to pronounce. The capital island, Manadhoo***, has 1,580 inhabitants, but Holhudhoo (2,040 inhabitants) and Velidhoo (2,150 inhabitants) have larger numbers.

Cheval Blanc Randheli

Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi

Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru

Raa Atoll

Raa The administrative area consists of the northern Maalhosmadulu Atoll and Alifushi Island, with 15 inhabited islands and one resort. Although development here has been slow, its isolation makes it very popular for boat diving trips, and new dive sites are constantly being discovered and documented.

Adaaran Meedhupparu

Baa Atoll

Baa Atoll consists of the southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll and the small Goidhoo Atoll 10 kilometers to the south. The atoll's residents are spread across 13 inhabited islands and numerous resorts. Fishing is the most important local industry, but the Baa area is also famous for its lacquerware and cotton sarongs, known locally as feyli. Eydhafushi (2800 inhabitants) is the capital island of this atoll and the center of feyli production.

Anantara Kihavah Villas

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu

Dusit Thani Maldives

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Kihaad Maldives

Reethi Beach Resort

Royal Island Resort

Soneva Fushi Resort

Lhaviyani Atoll

Fishing The tourism industry is the main industry in Lhaviyani Atoll. Of course, the tourism industry driven by the four resorts on the island also contributes to local employment. The regional capital island, Naifaru (4,720 inhabitants), is famous for two things: handicrafts made of coral and mother-of-pearl, and local medicines prepared from it.

Kanuhura Maldives

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives

Komandoo Island Resort

Kuredu Island Resort

Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Vaavu Atoll

Vaavu Administrative Region consists of Felidhoo Atoll and the uninhabited Vattaru Falhu atoll. This is the most sparsely populated area in the Maldives, with 2,100 people living on only 5 inhabited islands. Fishing is the main industry here, and there are several shipyards.

Alimathà Aquatic Resort

Dhiggiri Tourist Resort

Meemu Atoll

Meemu Atoll had 8 inhabited islands until the 1990s. Tourism was only opened in the 1990s. The capital island is Muli (850 inhabitants), where a few tourists from nearby resorts come for day trips. In addition to several first-class diving sites, there are also some excellent surfing spots east of Meemu, including Veyvah Point, Boahuraa Point and Mulee Point, where more and more adventurous surfers are coming to show off their skills.

Chaaya Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa

Medhufushi Island Resort

Faafu Atoll

Faafu Atoll has about 4,000 inhabitants on 5 inhabited islands residents. The capital island, Magoodhoo (680 inhabitants), is a small fishing village with a traditional Islamic community, and is certainly not a place where you see many foreigners, so be sure to take the opportunity to go there. There are only 2 resorts on the atoll. Since one of the islands is basically a private island owned by a multimillionaire, almost everyone who comes here lives in Filitheyo.

Filitheo Island Resort

Rania & Water Garden Island Villa

Dhaalu Atoll

Dhaalu, or South Nilandhoo Atoll, in There are approximately 6,500 residents living on the 7 inhabited islands. The largest and most interesting island is the capital island Kudahuvadhoo (1550 inhabitants), where there is an ancient and mysterious mound. To the north of the atoll is the island known as "The Jewellers". Ribudhoo (700 inhabitants) has long been famous for the island's silversmiths and goldsmiths.

Angsana Velavaru

Niyama Maldives

Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort

Thaa Atoll

Thaa Ring The reef spans about 60 kilometers from east to west and is slightly flattened in shape. It is the main fishing area of ??the Maldives. It consists of 13 inhabited islands with about 8,500 residents, and there are currently no resorts. The capital island is Veymandhoo (1100 inhabitants). All the islands are on the edge of the atoll, and most of them are distributed in clusters around the strait, very densely. Thimarafushi (2400 inhabitants) next to the capital island is the most populous island and forms a large community with the other two islands.

Maalifushi by COMO

Laamu Atoll

Laamu Atoll has approximately 14,000 residents on 12 inhabited islands and is the main fishing center of the Maldives . Near the former capital island of Hithadhoo (970 inhabitants) there are freezing boat berths that receive fresh fish directly from Dhoni boats. Laamu has numerous archaeological sites, with evidence of pre-Islamic civilizations on many of the islands. On the northeastern tip of the atoll, a huge black domed building stands among the palm trees on Isdhoo. It is unknown who built this ancient man-made mound, known as the hawitta, or why it was built.

Six Senses Latitude Laamu

Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Large Huvadhoo Atoll is one of the largest coral atolls in the world with the 90 km wide Huvadhoo Strait Separate it from Laamu. This body of water is also known as the "One and a Half Channel" because of its narrowness, and is the safest channel among the atolls in the Maldives. Because Huvadhoo is so large, the atoll is divided into two administrative regions. The northern administrative region is known as Gaafu Alifu and includes 11 inhabited islands with approximately 12,000 residents. The capital island, Viligili, is the most populous island with about 3,000 people.

Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

Park Hyatt Hadahaa

Robinson Club Maldives

The Residence Maldives

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

From a geographical point of view, Gaafu Dhaalu (its geographical name is Huvadhoo Atoll) is isolated from Male, but it is located on the Indian Ocean trade route and has had an independent tendency for many years. It has direct trade with Sri Lanka, and the islanders speak a dialect that is almost entirely incomprehensible to residents of the rest of the Maldives.

Ayada Maldives

Addu Atoll

The heart-shaped Addu Atoll is located at the southernmost tip of the Maldives and is home to some of the most beautiful corals in the country. There are some late colonial elements left on Gan Island. It was a British military base until the 1970s, and the people have a tendency to become independent from the Maldives. Even the Dhivehi dialect they speak is different from Male.

Equator Village

Herathera Maldives

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa