Kaafu Atoll

Kaafu Atoll, also known as Kaafu Atolhu in the local Dhivehi language. It is located in the Maldives’ central region and is made up of a number of islands and atolls, including Kaashidhoo Island, Gahaafaru Atoll, and Malé Atoll. The atoll lies between 4°45′ and 4°16′ North Latitude and 73°25′ and 73°42′ East Longitude.

Kaafu Atoll consists of 27 inhabited islands and several uninhabited islands. The capital of the atoll is Malé, which is not part of the Kaafu administrative division but is located within the Kaafu Atoll’s North Malé Atoll.

With a population of over 200,000 people, the atoll covers an area of approximately 960 square kilometers and is the Maldives’ most populous administrative division. The majority of the population resides on the island of Malé, which also serves as the Maldives’ commercial and political center.

Malé Atoll is the largest atoll in the Kaafu Atoll, consisting of the North Malé Atoll and the South Malé Atoll. It is made up of 26 islands, with 13 of them inhabited. The atoll is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, which includes crystal-clear waters and pristine white-sand beaches.

The North Malé Atoll is well-known for its diving and snorkeling opportunities, with a number of world-class dive sites nearby. Banana Reef, HP Reef, and Nassimo Thila are among the most popular dive sites. The South Malé Atoll is also well-known for its natural beauty and a number of popular dive sites, such as Kandooma Thila and Cocoa Corner.

Aside from diving and snorkeling, water sports such as surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are popular on the Kaafu Atoll. The atoll has a number of popular surf spots, including the well-known Cokes surf break on Thulusdhoo Island.

Tourism is a significant industry in the Kaafu Atoll, with many resorts and guesthouses spread across the various islands. The atoll is known for its luxury resorts and high-end facilities, as well as its well-developed tourism infrastructure.

The Maldives’ Kaafu Atoll is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, world-class diving and snorkeling, and luxury resorts. Malé, the atoll’s capital, is also the Maldives’ commercial and political center, making Kaafu Atoll an important administrative division of the country.

Resorts in Kaafu Atoll

Rannalhi
Kaafu Atoll
34 km from Malé city
Lhohifushi
Kaafu Atoll
25.7 km from Malé city
Vaadoo
Kaafu Atoll
8 km from Malé city
Dhigufinolhu
Kaafu Atoll
21 km from Malé city
Veligandu Huraa
Kaafu Atoll
21 km from Malé city
Asdhu
Kaafu Atoll
32 km from Malé city
Bandos
Kaafu Atoll
7 km from Malé city
Vabbinfaru
Kaafu Atoll
17 km from Malé city
Baros
Kaafu Atoll
16 km from Malé city
Biyaadhoo
Kaafu Atoll
29 km from Malé city
Kanuoiy Huraa
Kaafu Atoll
13 km from Malé city
Kanifinolhu
Kaafu Atoll
19.3 km from Malé city
Boduhithi
Kaafu Atoll
29 km from Malé city
Makunufushi
Kaafu Atoll
30 km from Malé city
Ihuru
Kaafu Atoll
17 km from Malé city
Embudhu
Kaafu Atoll
8 km from Malé city
Eriyadhoo
Kaafu Atoll
42 km from Malé city
Fihaalhohi
Kaafu Atoll
28 km from Malé city
Kuda Huraa
Kaafu Atoll
20 km from Malé city
Bodufinolhu
Kaafu Atoll
37 km from Malé city
Gasfinolhu
Kaafu Atoll
23 km from Malé city
Giraavaru
Kaafu Atoll
11.3 km from Malé city
Helengeli
Kaafu Atoll
50 km from Malé city
Kandoomafushi
Kaafu Atoll
35 km from Malé city
Nakatchafushi
Kaafu Atoll
24 km from Malé city
Bolifushi
Kaafu Atoll
13 km from Malé city
Vihamanaafushi
Kaafu Atoll
3 km from Malé city
Makunudhoo
Kaafu Atoll
38 km from Malé city
Meerufenfushi
Kaafu Atoll
45 km from Malé city
Veligandhu Huraa
Kaafu Atoll
19.3 km from Malé city
Maaranfushi
Kaafu Atoll
49 km from Malé city
Medhufinolhu
Kaafu Atoll
35 km from Malé city
Maadhoo
Kaafu Atoll
35.5 km from Malé city
Lankanfinolhu
Kaafu Atoll
9.6 km from Malé city
Mahaana Elhi Huraa
Kaafu Atoll
49 km from Malé city
Furanafushi
Kaafu Atoll
6 km from Malé city
Lankanfushi
Kaafu Atoll
9.8 km from Malé city
Ziyaaraiyfushi
Kaafu Atoll
35 km from Malé city
Olhuveli
Kaafu Atoll
25 km from Malé city
Hembadhu
Kaafu Atoll
32 km from Malé city
Embudhu Finolhu
Kaafu Atoll
5 km from Malé city
Thulhaagiri
Kaafu Atoll
13 km from Malé city
Velassaru
Kaafu Atoll
12 km from Malé city