Baa Atoll (UNESCO Biosphere)
Baa Atoll is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and home to Hanifaru Bay, the world's most reliable manta ray feeding aggregation site (May to November). Nine inhabited islands, multiple resort islands and pristine reefs throughout.
About Baa
From May to November, Hanifaru Bay sees plankton blooms that draw hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks. Baa's resort line-up includes Soneva Fushi (the original barefoot luxury), Anantara Kihavah (SEA underwater restaurant), Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru (manta research centre), Vakkaru and Westin Miriandhoo.
Resorts in Baa
7 hand-picked resorts.
Dreamland, The Unique Sea & Lake Resort & Spa
Eco-paradise with both a freshwater lake and the Indian Ocean, near Hanifaru Bay.
Amilla Maldives
Resort, hotel and home, a private island within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo
Wellness-led Westin signature in the UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere.
Soneva Fushi
The original Maldives barefoot luxury, sand-floor villas in a UNESCO Biosphere.
Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives
SEA underwater restaurant + UNESCO Biosphere, top-tier luxury.
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Marine Discovery Centre, manta research base, Baa Atoll's iconic Four Seasons.
Vakkaru Maldives
UNESCO Biosphere stunner: 113 villas, family-perfect, manta heaven.