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About Kaafu Atoll

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Kaafu Atoll attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Kaafu Atoll Best beaches

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Naanu Beach II
Naanu Beach II
Naanu Beach II
Good for Relax

Naanu Beach II

Dhiggiri 28.7 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0.7 Amenities index
Sand bank Maafushi
Sand bank Maafushi
Sand bank Maafushi
Good for Relax

Sand bank Maafushi

Dhiggiri 24.9 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
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Popular types of Kaafu Atoll beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Snorkling
Snorkling
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 25 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Kaafu Atoll.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Kaafu Atoll

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Beach

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Beach
9.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Maldives, Dhiggiri 23.1 km
Maadhoo Beach

Maadhoo Beach
9.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 25.3 km
Rihiveli Beach

Rihiveli Beach
9.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 20.4 km
Naanu Beach

Naanu Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 28.5 km
Taj Exotica Resort

Taj Exotica Resort
8.3
Partly hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 8.4 km
Anantara Resort Beach

Anantara Resort Beach
8.3
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 23.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Kaafu Atoll

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 22.9 km
Kuda Finolhu Beach

Kuda Finolhu Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 24.6 km
Fihalhohi Island Resort

Fihalhohi Island Resort
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 29 km
Velassaru Maldives

Velassaru Maldives
8.1
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 10.3 km
Sunrise Island Beach

Sunrise Island Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Maldives, Dhiggiri 20.4 km
Adaaran Club Rannalhi

Adaaran Club Rannalhi
8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 32 km
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Hotel beaches in Kaafu Atoll

Ozen Reserve Bolifushi

Ozen Reserve Bolifushi
8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 15.2 km
Como Resort Island

Como Resort Island
8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 29.1 km
Anantara Dhigu Beach

Anantara Dhigu Beach
8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 22.8 km
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
7.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 8.4 km
Holiday Inn Kandooma

Holiday Inn Kandooma
7.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 28.6 km
SAii Lagoon Maldives

SAii Lagoon Maldives
7.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 7.8 km
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Beaches with shade in Kaafu Atoll

Maafushi Beach

Maafushi Beach
8.1
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 25.8 km
Biyadhoo Island Resort

Biyadhoo Island Resort
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 28.8 km
Gulhi Beach

Gulhi Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 20.5 km
Gulhi Beach South

Gulhi Beach South
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Male 20.9 km
Villingillivaru Beach

Villingillivaru Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, White sand
Maldives, Male 29.7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Kaafu Atoll, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 25 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Kaafu Atoll is less than 500 meters. 1 beach are relatively easy to access, and 24 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The beaches of Kaafu Atoll, in most cases, are occupied by hotels, which means a full range of amenities, but available only to hotel guests. But you can still find an infrastructure beach with open access, use our search filter.

Latest reviews on Kaafu Atoll's beaches

Naanu Beach II
10 Rohan Patel

Tourists can enjoy stunning views and calm, crystal-clear waters perfect for leisurely swims at this beach.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is May - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.5°C and water up to 30.5°C in April. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 27.8°C and water to 28.6°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the island all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Kaafu Atoll? In total there are 25 beaches and the most popular is Sun Siyam Olhuveli Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Kaafu Atoll

Sand bank Maafushi

Sand bank Maafushi
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 24.9 km
Naanu Beach II

Naanu Beach II
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Maldives, Dhiggiri 28.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Kaafu Atoll?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Kaafu Atoll, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 25 beaches in total, of which about 15 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Kaafu Atoll?

Most of the beaches located in Kaafu Atoll are hard to reach, but there are also easily accessible beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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