Kuramathi Island beach
Kuramathi Island is a rather spacious island where outdoor recreation is perfectly combined with a large number of modern amenities. Located in the atoll Rasdu, it is almost 60 km from Male. You can visit Kuramathi year-round. Transfer by seaplane takes 20 minutes. The entire length of the island (1.8 km) is rampant with rich vegetation. Romantics will be fascinated by a walk at sunset along the long sandy spit that goes into the ocean.
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Beach description
Among other resorts on North Ari Atoll, Kuramathi Beach is on second place. The sand spit is also one of the longest in the Maldives. Home Reef offers great snorkeling. Both land and the bathing area are strewn with white sand.
In addition to the amazing white sand, tourists are struck by the colorful nature of the island: romantic lagoons, shady lawns, an abundance of fragrant tropical flowers. Colorful bungalows occupy a place at the very edge of the water, some of them are built on stilts above the water. All of them are made from natural materials only.
Tourists note the incredible transparency of the water and a very green area. The two opposite sides of the island are different. On one, where it is always quiet and calm, beaches and villas are located, the other, where it is more windy, takes seaplane flights. There are restaurants and is great sunset.
Kuramathi is full of all living creatures. Flying foxes fly overhead, herons come very close. Flocks of small fish shimmer in the water, followed by sharks, also mantas and stingrays swim. The reef, like everywhere else in recent years, does not feel very well, but there is hope that it will recover.
You can go snorkeling alone or in the company of other tourists and a guide, if you order an excursion. Some are lost when they are near a reef shark or a ramp; a decent cold flow is felt along the reef. When you are swimming on the reef through the passages, it is advisable not to be at low tide. Flippers are required. For beginners, the best place is at the main pier.
Because of the size of the island, you can walk through it for half a day, admire all the wonders of flora and fauna, and you can even ride a transport. It’s possible to visit any part of the resort by buggy, you just have to wave your hand - they will take you where you need to.
Newlyweds, families with some experience and children come to rest on Kuramathi. Older children, of course, will be more interested.
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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Infrastructure
Kuramathi Island Resort, 4*, occupies almost the entire territory of the island. It was built over 40 years ago, it has recently undergone two renovations and has 360 villas, among which there are located in green shores and also overwater, small and two-story, family-owned and designed exclusively for newlyweds.
Vacationers choose a villa with a terrace on solid soil or a terrace with a jacuzzi. While relaxing in the bathroom, you can see a breathtaking view of the lagoon at the same time.
The cleanliness of the rooms and the territory is maintained rigorous, the staff loves tourists and is very responsive to any request. There are several restaurants, bars, a spa, where you can take several types of amazing massage, a medical center.
The needs of tourists are met by local shops, including souvenir, jewelry and photo, there is even a specialized "marine". On a rainy day, a library is available for guests. An ecological station has been opened on the island, which conducts informative walks for those wishing to study the surrounding flora and fauna. To distract from intellectual and sports activities, tourists visit a cigar club, a wine cellar.
Young tourists from 3 to 12 years old in the afternoon visit the kids club for free. After 19.30, by prior arrangement, the child can be left here for a fee until midnight. There are also babysitting services.
Anyone has access to sports, a gym, a tennis court are working, almost all kinds of sports and water activities are developed. An excellent diving center, courses and RYA certification for those who want to master windsurfing.
Tourists are assigned to 3 main restaurants, depending on which part of the island they live on. Here they are waited for a buffet, dishes of international cuisine. In addition to them, you can visit another 9 a la carte establishments, which perfectly prepare Mediterranean and Indian dishes, Asian, Japanese cuisine, fusion, seafood. A lot of tasty and interesting, themed dinners, fruits, desserts.
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- The island is intended, rather, for a calm, contemplative vacation. No noisy parties, no animation. The coolest drive awaits tourists during dives by the reef and during the sunset.
- Kuramathi is attractive for tourists in any season. The island is populated both in winter and in summer by no less than 95%. Even the rains are not able to spoil the chic rest.
- To visit souvenir shops, shops, get acquainted with the life of local residents, you should go on an excursion to neighboring Rasda.