Atolls of the Maldives

A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famous for Hanifaru Bay, where hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks aggregate.

A quiet atoll with pristine house reefs and a growing guesthouse scene on islands like Kudahuvadhoo.

A secluded atoll between Kaafu and Meemu, known for its turquoise lagoons and coral-rich dive sites.

Part of the Huvadhu Atoll group in the far south, offering remote island charm and spectacular diving.

Home to the city of Thinadhoo and the southern end of the vast Huvadhu Atoll, with unspoiled reefs.

The southernmost atoll in the Maldives, a single-island atoll housing the city of Fuvahmulah, famous for tiger sharks.

The northernmost atoll of the Maldives, connecting the island chain to India, with rich fishing heritage.

A large atoll in the far north with the city of Kulhudhuffushi, home to a regional hospital and airport.

The central atoll surrounding the capital Malé, encompassing the pioneering guesthouse islands of Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, Dhiffushi and Gulhi.

A large southern atoll with a rich archaeological heritage and the surf destination of Gan.

Known for its rich marine life and the island of Naifaru, with convenient seaplane and domestic flight access.

An atoll with strong fishing traditions and emerging guesthouse tourism on the island of Muli.

An atoll in the northern Maldives with the vibrant island of Manadhoo and a growing surf and dive scene.

Acclaimed for award-winning clean eco-islands like Ukulhas, hammerhead shark diving at Rasdhoo, and agricultural Thoddoo.

World-renowned for surfing hubs like Thulusdhoo and Huraa, pristine house reefs, and thriving marine life.

A beautiful northern atoll adjacent to Baa, known for its healthy reefs, uninhabited islands, and manta ray sightings.

The southernmost atoll city of Addu (Seenu), with a rich history, British-era airstrips and stunning Equator diving.

A northern atoll with the city of Funadhoo, known for its traditional boatbuilding and pristine marine environment.

The global epicenter for year-round whale shark encounters, long sandbanks, and premier dive lodges.

Home to the pioneering local guesthouse islands of Maafushi and Gulhi, accessible via short speedboat rides from Malé.

Central Maldives atoll with 13 inhabited islands, known for its traditional culture and emerging tourism.

A small but stunning atoll east of Kaafu, featuring Fulidhoo and Felidhoo — quiet islands with spectacular snorkeling and diving.