Velaa Private Island- The Turtle History

Monday 16th of March 2020

Velaa Private Island- The Turtle History

Velaa Private Island shares its name and its home with the generations of sea turtles that have inhabited the island in Baa Atoll for countless years. While the subtle nuances in the design are inspired by the turtle shell, from a broader aerial view, Velaa’s exclusive over-water villas resemble the head of a turtle with the island forming the body.

During a 2016 survey by Marine Research Centre in Maldives, Baa Atoll showed the highest average turtle sightings per survey from all the surveyed atolls, which were Noonu, Baa, Lhaviyani, Male Atoll, North Ari, South Ari and Dhaalu Atoll. From Noonu Atoll, the Nesting surveys were recorded from Velaa Private Island.

Diving at the resort is one of the best experiences Maldives has to offer. Dive over the luxury on the island to be mesmerized by the colourful reef and stunning marine life including Velaa’s signature Hawksbill Turtle, Grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, the seasonal manta ray, black spotted stingray and the graceful eagle ray.

Another shining star at the resort is the Turtle Anniversary Collection handcrafted by Frederic Beziat's Maison Atelier Loréedubois. The Turtle Anniversary Collection will live on the island and be available to guests visiting the ultra-luxury resort. Since the reptiles play such an important role, each piece is designed to resemble a turtle.