Baa Atoll Resorts
Adjoined by 3 separate natural atolls, Baa Atoll is located in the west of the atoll chains in Maldives. Baa Atoll is home to 75 islands blessed with natural vegetation along with sandy cays. Among them are 13 inhabited islands, with approximately 11,000 people residing in them.
Baa Atoll is different from most of the other atolls in Maldives. It’s considered to have a rich and unique bio diversity and stands out among the other atolls of Maldives. At Baa Atoll resorts you can find tropical gardens with tall mangrove trees that seems like it almost stretches up to the sky. Boasting a rich habitat for unique living species, Baa atoll is also the only place in Maldives where you get the chance to spot a great frigate bird, which is certainly a rare sight to see.
With the unique diversity of fauna along with ring shaped reef structures unique to Maldives, Baa Atoll is considered and designated as a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO. Probably the highlight of the place, and one of the strong points of Baa Atoll is the Hanifaru Bay. Flooded with vibrant marine life exclusive to the area, Hanifaru bay is a must to experience if you are residing in one of the Baa Atoll Resorts or Guesthouses.
Hanifaru bay is reputed for its unique diversity of fauna. Sharks, stingrays, parrot fish, and even the famous green and hawks eye turtle are frequently seen in Hanifaru bay as the place provides suitable environment for their nesting ground. However, the main reason why Hanifaru Bay of Baa Atoll acts as a place of attraction for tourists all around the globe is due the presence of two large and majestic faunas which habituates in the place. The Manta rays and whale sharks. During the right season over 200 Manta rays can be found swimming along with whale sharks in the waters of Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll.
Who wouldn’t want to come across a giant whale shark while exploring the underwater beauty of Baa Atoll Resorts? Peaceful despite its name, and certainly a site to behold. Whether you are staying at a luxury Baa Atoll resort such as Soneva Fushi, Royal Island Maldives or a guesthouse of the local islands, the experience of a Maldives holiday in Baa atoll, is a unique one exclusive to the place.
