Kudafolhudhoo Island beach
Kudafoludhoo Island is located in the northwestern part of Ari Atoll and has been open for tourists since 1985. It belongs to an Italian company, and the combination of elements of Mediterranean culture with local flavor gives it a special charm. The owners tried to keep Kudafoludhoo feeling of a tropical paradise untouched by civilization, therefore, unlike most Maldivian resorts, it more resembles a lovely village lost in the Indian Ocean. You can get to the island by seaplane from Male Airport, the transfer is chargeable, the journey takes about half an hour.
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Previously, Kudafoludhoo was used by locals to grow fruit trees and repair fishing boats, but now it covers a five-star resort hotel.Nika Island Resort. From a height, the island resembles a giant ramp, the tail of which is simultaneously a pier and a platform for observing exotic marine life. Immediately upon arrival, individual cozy lagoons are striking, into which the entire coastline is visually divided. This is the main highlight of the resort - all villas on the first line have their own beaches, surrounded by tropical greenery and create an atmosphere of privacy and solitude. The hotel also boasts water bungalows that rise right above the reef. And it is very picturesque and is located very close to the shore.
Diving enthusiasts can use flippers and masks for free, the hotel also took care of the rental of boards, boats, canoes and other attributes of an active beach holiday. A professional diving center has been organized on the territory, where depending on the level of training, you can either master the first basics of scuba diving or obtain international PADI certification. Lessons with children start from the age of 8, except for written parental permission no additional information is required.
Lovers of a more relaxed and measured beach holiday can enjoy peace and solitude in the shade of exotic palm trees, sip cocktails in the coastal bar, feed the fish from the pier or admire the multi-colored cockatoo, among which there are speakers. In some parts of the island rare sea turtles like to nest and, if you're lucky, you can see with their own eyes their newborn babies.
Once on the island, you should forget about shoes, jewelry and pathos evening dresses. The resort welcomes a democratic style, simple dresses, shorts and tunics, which makes it even more attractive in the eyes of residents of huge noisy megalopolises.
When is the best time to go?
Maldives – is an equatorial country with a tropical climate, where the weather is always warm at + 27-30ºС. But the islands have some seasonal features. From mid-April to the end of October it often rains here. The dry season lasts from November till April. At this time, the initially clear sea becomes completely transparent, and the sun illuminates in the sky 12 hours a day.
Important: A large amount of plankton is collected in October and November off the coast, which is why the ocean takes on a slightly unclear hue. On the other side – plankton illuminates the sea at night, creating an indescribable picture. At this time, coastal waters are filled with stingrays – fabulously fascinating creatures that are in no way inferior to the dolphins.
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The hotel Nika Island Resort 5*offers 46 villas, among which there are accommodation options in the garden, on the beach and above water. The most luxurious of them is the Sultan Lux, located in the eastern part of the island and covering an area of 150 square meters. The villa consists of two rooms, has its own garden, pool and private beach.
Water villas are located in the northern part of the island, interconnected by wooden walkways, have separate exits and private terraces. Garden rooms are located in the central part of the island, surrounded by lush vegetation, have their own relaxation areas with hammocks, swings and comfortable furniture. Guests have access to two public beaches with free sun loungers and parasols, located between the two main bars. Beach villas are divided into large family, individual and Deluxe class, have gazebos, hot tubs and are separated from each other by lush vegetation.
Meals are organized in the Nika restaurant, which operates on a buffet and a la carte . The menu serves Italian, Mediterranean and local cuisine, if you wish, you can order dinner on the beach, on a yacht in the open sea or on a desert island, a five-minute drive from Kudafoludu.
The hotel has two beach bars where you can refresh yourself with refreshments during the day, and enjoy the sunset in the evening and have a good time in good company.
The resort has a magnificent Lotus SPA center that offers various types of massages, including ayurvedic , as well as a variety of cosmetic and wellness treatments. There is also a gym, a mini-golf course, table tennis, a library and a children's playground.
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The hotel offers its guests not only a high-quality beach holiday and a high level of service, but also a variety of leisure activities, thanks to which staying on the island will become even more vivid and memorable. Tourists can go sea fishing, visit the uninhabited island and the bay of turtles, swim with dolphins and stingrays, enjoy whale sharks. Admirers of extreme diving will surely enjoy diving to a sunken ship and an underwater journey through the intricate labyrinths of grottoes and caves of the famous Malos Tila reef.
Connoisseurs of cultural traditions will not be impressed by the unique museum on the island, which contains the most valuable artifacts and works of art related to the history of the Maldives archipelago. The purpose of the museum is to attract tourists' interest in the Maldives, not only as a place of beach relaxation, but also as a living organism, which as a result of destructive human activities can soon cease to exist.