6 Drool-worthy Beaches to Get Lost in the Maldives
Saturday 8th of August 2020
6 Drool-worthy Beaches to Get Lost in the Maldives
With a chain of 1200 islands in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is one of the most serene, romantic, and wildly scenic destinations in the world. The still waters lend themselves to those dreamy overwater bungalows that have become synonymous with the archipelago, while the coral reefs make it a sought-after snorkeling destination.
The final piece of this idyllic vacation spot is, of course, the Maldives beaches, with its pristine, white-sand that travelers spend long days luxuriating on. Here are our top 6 picks of the most beautiful beaches in Maldives, that you would never believe actually exists.
Veligandu Island
Soft sand, overwater villas, and a sandbar stretching as far as the eye can see — that’s what awaits on Veligandu Island. The beach here is open only to guests of the Veligandu Island Resort & Spa, an adults-only property in the North Ari Atoll. The beaches are embellished with luxe thatched-roof pavilions and loungers, with the reef around the island giving the water innumerable shades of green and blue.
Ukulhas Island
Ukulhas is an under-the-radar island boasting pristine beaches that are frequently cleaned to encourage tourism and combat pollution. The beach is also so quiet and spacious that you can enter into your full vacation mode as you lounge on its pristine sands. Ukulhas is accessible for a wide range of travel budgets and promises the idyllic Maldivian beach experience that you expect.
Robinson Club Maldives
A beautiful island in the middle of the Indian ocean, with amazing blue seas, and white beaches — all the ingredients for your perfect holiday. Enjoy pure luxury and an unforgettable holiday experience on one of the most gorgeous, sandy beaches being the perfect backdrop for you to spice up your social media with eye-catching photos, or for your romantic dream wedding, where the blue waters fill the air with the essence of love.
Omadhoo Island
Omandhoo is a quiet island that has recently started developing its tourism offerings. Visitors interested in respectfully learning more about local culture will surely appreciate this island’s authenticity. As for the beaches on Omadhoo, they are clean and quiet, and visitors will love the long sandbank extending through the crystal-clear water. The reef surrounding the beaches is home to schools of fish (like barracuda and snapper), turtles, and even whale sharks.
Thulusdhoo Island
The island is just this little paradise with its own bikini beach, reserved specifically for tourists. The beach is small and fenced from the ocean with blocks of stones. With a pretty decent reef just outside the boat entrance, and heaps of fish and beautiful corals, if you’re lucky, you might even be surrounded by dolphins who swim nearby the island. You might also be able to see sharks and manta rays and other bright and spectacular underwater flora and fauna.
Outrigger Konotta
Resting within the crystal waters of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort offers you complete privacy and intimate luxury. With its breath-taking view of the ocean and exclusive beach villas for guests, you can tread your feet on the soft, pristine sands and just lose yourself to the nature’s marvel. The beaches are quite spacious too for you to have a more secluded retreat.