Baa Atoll
Baa Atoll is an archipelago in the Maldives consisting of 10 inhabited and 65 uninhabited islands, it is approximately 42 km long. It is located in the far west of the Maldives archipelago, 100 km from Male’. Baa is adjoined by a small atoll Goidu, separated from it by the strait Cardiva. Baa Atoll (together with another atoll of the Maldives – Raa) is part of a larger administrative unit of the archipelago – atoll Maalhosmadulu (Maalhosmadulu).
. ContentsGeneral Information
The people of Baa Atoll are mainly fishermen, and the making and selling of souvenirs is a very lucrative business among the local population.
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The capital of Baa Atoll is the island of Eidafushi with a population of about 3000 inhabitants. Eidafushi is one of the country’s largest fishing centers. In addition, the island is known as a place where an important element of traditional Maldivian costume, the feili skirt, is produced.
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The second most populated island, Tulhadhoo, is located in the southwest of the atoll. All of the island’s hotels are staffed by locals, so Tulhadhoo is home to thriving handicrafts-exquisite cotton fabrics and lacquered fakes.
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Equally interesting is the island of Phonimagudu, which is surrounded by a chain of tiny coral islands. In addition, Fonimagudu is known for the best on the atoll Baa yacht club and diving center, equipped with equipment for deep-sea diving. On the island is widespread production of lacquer miniatures, which are the most popular souvenirs of the Maldives.
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Of particular note is the small island of Dunikolu, which is located in the southern part of the Baa Atoll. The size of the island is quite modest – 700 m*350 m. But the natural environment on the island is worthy of admiration, bungalows are located here a little away from the beach in the shade of dense vegetation. On this island is located one of the best hotels in the Maldives – Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort & SPA 5*.
.You can walk around the entire island along the shore and not notice a single house. A great opportunity for those who want to feel like a hero of the works of Jules Verne or Daniel Defoe.
.Vacations
Baa Atoll is a paradise for those who appreciate, above all, a secluded and quiet vacation. But despite the virgin bosom of nature, where no man has ever set foot, here is a high-class service. Here come those who want to spend their vacation in the Maldives in the maximum distance from the bustle of large resorts.
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Carefree rest on a separate beach, the opportunity to feed stingrays and turtles at the edge of the surf, an underwater trip to the kingdom of elegant corals and fantastic fish, as well as a rich excursion and entertainment program will not let even the most picky guests will not get bored here.
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Baa Atoll is one of the most dynamically developing areas of the Maldives. Over the past few years, several upscale hotels have been built here, making it one of the most comfortable and prestigious resorts in the Maldives.
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Hotel Specials
Attractions
Baa Atoll is listed by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve (which also includes the Amazon Forest, Niagara Falls and the Galapagos Islands). The natural masterpieces that the Maldives’ abundant nature has created in the atoll’s surface and underwater areas have been preserved with impeccable care. You can enjoy them on a visit to one of Baa Atoll’s marine reserves, the largest of which is Hanifaru Bay, where you can see large concentrations of whale sharks and giant mantas.
.The uninhabited island of Olhugiri, located in the extreme south of Baa Atoll, is famous for its lush vegetation and as the only place in the archipelago where large frigates nest. In the vicinity of Olhugiri, one can also observe the majestic bissu sea turtles, which come to the island to lay their eggs.
.Entertainment
Hotels located on Baa Atoll offer tourists the widest range of activities – from snorkeling, kayaking, banana boating or water skiing, to diving and excursions to the nearby islands.
The house reefs of hotels in Baa Atoll are characterized by rich flora and fauna – nature lovers will get a lot of pleasure from shore feeding stingrays or watching birds or dolphins.Baa Atoll is a popular stopover for dive cruises in the Maldives. The mass migration of mantas and whale sharks into the lagoon of Hanifaru Island during July to November attracts snorkelers from all the neighboring atolls in the Maldives.
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