North Atoll Things To Do

The main attraction of any North Atoll holiday, the stunning beaches of the islands are the place to be, with the powder-white sands and turquoise waters offering a classic tropical setting for visitors.

 

The Maldives remain a major diving destination, boasting some of the best conditions in the world. The North Atoll region is home to some of the finest dive sites in the archipelago, and there are plenty of PADI-approved dive schools to be found throughout the islands.    

 

Water sports to enjoy include banana boat rides, jet skiing, windsurfing, waterskiing, kite surfing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, parasailing, canoeing, snorkelling and catamaran sailing. North Atoll is also a popular surfing destination.

 

From tennis and badminton, to volleyball and table tennis, the various hotels offer a range of sports and activities. There are also facilities for exercise classes such as kick-boxing and yoga, as well as jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms. 

A popular pastime is visiting the many deluxe spas in the area, which typically offer a tranquil and serene setting for a host of relaxing and invigorating treatments, often with sensational sea views.

 

Another highlight of a luxury holiday in North Atoll is the first-class dining found here in the many hotels and resorts. There are extensive buffets boasting local fare as well as exotic international cuisine, and gourmet a la carte restaurants. Many hotels are offered on a convenient all-inclusive basis.

 

Most of the excursions involve boat trips, which depart the islands on fishing trips, dolphin-watching tours, sunset cruises, snorkelling safaris and day trips to Male, the capital, which offers an interesting insight into local Maldivian life.