Kaafu Atoll
Traditional Name: Male' Atoll
Administrative Capital: Thulusdhoo
Population (2008): 10216
No. of inhabited islands: 9
Travel by air: By Seaplane
No. of resorts(2009): 43
Developing resort islands(2009): 2
This is the heart of the country's tourism industry. The capital Male' and Male' International Airport are also in Kaafu Atoll. In all there are 43 resorts in the atoll.
Male', the country's center of political and economic activity is also the hub of Kaafu Atoll. Kaafu Atoll consists of three natural atolls: North and South Male' Atolls and the smaller Gaafaru Atoll to the north. There are seven inhabited islands in the administrative area of Kaafu Atoll.
The islands of Male'Atoll are well connected with regular ferries and passenger vessels that travel to and from the islands. Transfers to resorts in the atoll operate several times a day from the airport.
Hulhule is home to Male' International Airport. The island is exclusively designated for this purpose. Funadhoo to the north of Male' houses the main fuel storage.
Hulhumale' on the eastern side of Male' International Airport is an island built out of the lagoon. The new island which will be several times larger than Male' when it is completed is expected to ease the demand for land in the capital for residential as well as business purposes. Ferries travel between Male' and Hulhumale' twice every hour.
Practically all uninhabited islands of this Atoll became tourist resorts during the two final decades of the 20th century.
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North Malé also known as northern Kaafu is the main atoll in the Maldives, where in the first time in the country the tourism was launched. The capital of Maldives, Male City and Velana International Airport (MLE) are also located in the North Male Atoll. The atoll is home to LUX* North Male Atoll and to a great collection of luxury 5* star resorts and budget guest houses.
The close proximity of the islands to the country's main international airport makes it possible for travelers to quickly and inexpensively to reach their hotels by speedboat. Diving, relaxation and surfing are the main types of outdoor activities in this atoll and the pristine beauty of the paradise islands of North Male attracts visitors from all over the world.
Have you already booked or want to book a trip to North Male Atoll? Why not check out our guide to North Male Atoll with lots of travel tips, ideas on where to stay, what to do and see, and the popular attractions to visit during your stay, both on land and under water. Check out the general information about North Male Atoll to learn about some of the more unusual places to visit and the sights that can be seen there. Use the map to find all the hotels, resorts, islands, dive sites and famous landmarks of North Male Atoll, as well as check the guest reviews, ratings and description of your resort. If you are wondering what you need to pack for your trip, we provided information about the weather that shows the most sunny days in the North Male Atoll during the year.
If you first time, our guide will be an excellent starting point for you and will give you the opportunity to plan your holiday and choose the right hotel for your tastes and needs.
