Vaavu Atoll
Vaavu Atoll has been a popular vacation destination since the 1970s. This part of the Maldives is preferred by both lovers of beach relaxation and fans of diving, surfing and other active entertainment. The main pluses of the resort are seclusion, comfort, and exotic underwater world.
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Basic information about the resort
The magnificent Vaavu Atoll is located about 65 kilometers from the city of Male’. It consists of 19 islands, with only 5 of them inhabited. Today, it is an administrative unit of the Republic of Maldives, uniting Vattara Reef and Felida Atoll. The population is only about 2,000 people.
.To get to this part of the archipelago from the capital can be by motorboat or boat, which takes from one and a half to 5 hours. The fastest way is to fly by seaplane.
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The local climate belongs to the subequatorial monsoon type. In these parts all year round warm, from +24 to +30 degrees. The water warms up to +22 ° C. Many tourists prefer to vacation at this resort from November to March, when there is the least rainfall.
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Nature itself has created in this corner of the ideal conditions, and people have only improved them. The tourist infrastructure is very well developed. It includes small comfortable hotels, cozy cafes, chic restaurants, well-equipped snow-white beaches.
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Active recreation and entertainment in Vaavu
In this exquisite resort you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also devote time to water sports: surfing, windsurfing, paragliding (paragliding). An unforgettable will be a walk on a rented yacht or canoe.
.The atoll is adored by divers, as very nearby are coral reefs, surrounded by a variety of underwater flora and fauna. It is one of the best dive sites in the Maldives. Especially popular is the dive site Photteyo-Kandu, almost the most famous in the world.
.The eastern part of Vaavu Atoll is suitable not only for divers, but also for snorkelers and water safari enthusiasts. Reef sharks, hammerhead fish, huge rays and other exotic underwater life can be found here.
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Avid fishermen will find something to do here: they can fish from a boat or boat. They usually catch tuna and marlin. Having delivered your catch to the coastal cafe, you can taste it already cooked. Even more interesting to go night fishing. There are always enough people who want to dive into the water under the light of bright spotlights and swim under the moon.
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In addition, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the life and crafts of local residents. For example, on the islands of Rakidu and Fulidu you can watch the construction of large wooden boats.
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Exotic seafood dishes will help you recover your energy spent on active pastime. You can try them in any of the local cafes and restaurants.
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Hotels in Vaavu Atoll
There are only two hotels in this southern resort. The 4-star Dhiggiri Tourist Resort, located on Diggiri Island, is particularly popular with divers. It offers 45 bungalows to its guests. Some of the structures are set on wooden bridges and overhanging the water. Here you can relax in a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere, in close proximity to the Indian Ocean, admiring its unspoiled beauty every day.
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Families with children prefer to stay at Alimatha Aquatic Resort, which has 30 cozy bungalows and 100 comfortable rooms. Thanks to the large shallow lagoon, there are no high waves. The hotel has a children’s club, where parents can leave their kids in the care of the staff and go on an excursion to exotic places. Such, by the way, are organized twice a day.
.Wishing have the opportunity to attend windsurfing lessons, which are organized right in the bay. They do not need to pay, as this service is already included in the cost of living in the hotel. For an additional fee guests can rent snorkeling and diving equipment.
.Today, in Vaavu Atoll and neighboring islands are increasingly common to meet Russian tourists. Here go families and couples in love, and there are those who come to the resort alone. It has become fashionable to meet in this paradise corner of Christmas and New Year, as well as to spend a honeymoon. In the Maldives you can have a wonderful rest of mind and body…
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