Baa Atoll (includes Southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll or Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi, Fasdhūtherē Atoll, and Goifulhafehendhu Atoll) is an administrative division of the Maldives.

Baa Atoll is the first Maldives UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, famous for its incredible manta rays and whale sharks experiences at Hanifaru Bay is one of the best pearls of the Maldives.

Nov 2, 2024 · Located northwest of the Maldivian capital, Malé, Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve celebrated for its lush coral reefs, diverse marine life, and luxurious resorts that combine the allure of natural beauty with the comforts of high-end hospitality.

Baa Atoll boasts some of the healthiest and most vibrant coral reefs in the Maldives. Strap on a snorkel or scuba gear, and you’ll enter a world that seems almost too colorful to be real. Bright orange clownfish peek out from swaying anemones, while parrotfish munch on coral, playing their crucial role in the reef ecosystem.

Baa Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives.

Baa Atoll is the best atoll in the Maldives. It has the superb beaches - with white sand, palms, clear calm water and without crowds of tourists. And all of that is available both on island resorts, as well as on inhabited islands.

The best resorts in Baa Atoll are unique retreats to relax and unwind during your adventures in this famous UNESCO-protected, biosphere paradise. The hotels come in 5*-star options and mostly are elegant boutique resorts that provide a convenient base …

Hanifaru Bay is the highlight when it comes to Baa Atoll’s biodiversity, attracting large numbers of visitors every year. This tiny Bay located on the eastern flank of the atoll has seen some of the largest gatherings of manta rays anywhere in the world.

Holidaying in the Baa Atoll gives guests unfiltered access to Hanifaru Bay, the atoll's protected marine park. From May to November, it comes alive with plankton, which attracts the majestic manta rays and whale sharks to feed and play in the turquoise waters.

Located north-west of Malé, Baa Atoll is a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, primarily because of the amazing marine life found at Hanifaru Bay. Whale Sharks and Manta Rays can be seen here in significant numbers.