Maldives: which atoll to choose?

When choosing a vacation in the Maldives, you can sometimes get confused, because it seems that all the islands are the same 🌴 But this is far from the case!

Which atoll to choose for an active or the most luxurious vacation? Where can you meet a whale shark? And on which atoll can you relax at the price of Egypt?

Let's find out which atoll is best for you, and how to save time and money when booking.

☀️ North Kaafu (North Male)

This atoll is the center of the Maldives. It is home to the capital Male and the main airport, which allows you to save on transfers and accommodation. The main attractions are interesting angles of airplanes landing almost in the ocean. Hotels here are for every taste: from guest houses to private villas on the water. Activities - diving, snorkeling and surfing 🤿. The most beautiful islands of the atoll: Willingili, Ara, Boduhiti, Baros, Giravaru, Kanifinolu.

☀️ South Kaafu (South Male)

This atoll includes 30 islands and is popular for its easy transfer by boat or public ferry. You won't have to be bored here - excursions to nearby islands, swimming in turquoise lagoons. Lovers of the underwater world will appreciate the Guraidu and Embuda Marine Reserves, as well as Maafushi Island with a shipwreck and a rare surf wave 🏄.

☀️ Ari Atoll

One of the largest atolls, consisting of 82 coral islands, of which 18 are inhabited, 28 are resorts, and the rest are uninhabited. The atoll, whose name translates as "turtle island", is divided into the South and the North. It is in the North Ari atoll that you can meet the world's largest whale shark, which feeds on plankton. There are luxury hotels, golf clubs, sea excursions, snorkeling and fishing. Interesting resorts: Nalaguridu, Kuramati, Rangali-Finolu, Halaveli.

☀️ Laviani

This atoll will appeal to those who value unity with nature and luxury hotels. Dinners under the stars, underwater restaurants, the best spas and chic diving with underwater caves, sea angels, turtles and other ocean inhabitants await you. An unusual island: Kuredu with a long sandbar and plankton that glows in the dark.

☀️ Dhaalu

An atoll far from the airport that will become a paradise for lovers of diving, snorkeling and surfing. Here you can immerse yourself in local culture, visit a coral mosque and the ruins of a Buddhist monastery. For lovers of nightlife, there is an underwater nightclub.

Choose your ideal atoll and enjoy an unforgettable vacation in the Maldives!