Best Beaches in the Northern Atolls

You can’t get more calmness than at Bikini Beach in Fehendhoo Island. Forget about your worries of the outside world as you recline into relaxation. Privately secluded in Baa Atoll, the beaches are divine - flour-white sand and lime fringed coco palms coalesce with waters of three shades of blue. Find nothing but nature’s exoticism among peace and ultimate quietness.

Isolated in the Baa Atoll, with a breathtaking azure sea, pearly white sand and Instagram aesthetics, it's idyllic for snoozing and stress relief. Stroll along a peaceful, soft stretch of coral sand where it coalesces in the warmth of the Indian Ocean, bringing out its blues. Families will love the small, shallow pool formed by lagoons that meet naturally. Younger children can dive in complete safety and enjoy the warm, shallow waters. This beautiful beach is teeming with marine life - dolphins and turtles, friendlier to humans than anywhere else due to being surrounded by fifteen uninhabited islands. Free-diving here is impeccable.

Within a UNESCO biosphere reserve, Milaidhoo Island is just 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé. This pint-sized island is home to a boutique luxury resort of the same name. Milaidhoo Island is a beautiful beach with everything you need for a relaxing Maldivian getaway. Kayaking? Swimming with mantas? A blindingly white beach? Yes, yes and yes!

The small island of Maalhos, located in the Baa atoll, is renowned for its diving and snorkelling opportunities. It offers the tranquillity of snow-white sands and sapphire bays with wonders of vibrant coral woven into the hues of the Indian Ocean.

The house reef at Maalhos is one of the best in the archipelago, as is the iconic Hanifaru Bay, nestling just off the east coast of the opposite island - a great place to spot majestic manta rays.

This pristine island is the quintessential Maldivian paradise. A sparkling clear lagoon borders satiny shores to form a picture-perfect tropical paradise. At the heart of the Lhaviyani Atoll lies Kuredu Island Resort, home to this sun-lover's paradise. If you're looking for somewhere to quench your thirst, grab a refreshing martini at Akiris Bar in a delightful romantic setting.

Hanimaadhoo is fringed by soft, sparkling sand that stretches 7km across the island. Its green palm fronds dominate the local vegetation along the turquoise bays just a 5-minute walk from the village. Its dazzling waters are home to aquatic giants like reef sharks and eagle rays, with the hidden jewels of coral-encrusted caves waiting to be explored.

With diamond crystal waters, silk-white sand and infinite shades of blue, Komandoo deserves the title of 'Queen of Romance'. This lush coast is imbued with serenity, charm and a stunning panorama of cerulean seas. This spectacular beach on the adult-only Komandoo Island Resort promises guests peacefulness and relaxation in style.

This rustic beach is an idyllic hideaway nestled in the Baa Atoll. The island's surrounding seas are called Dharavandhoo Thila and Hanifaru Bay, but Dharavandhoo Bikini Beach is an irresistible spot to explore the thriving marine life that swirls in the blue waters, so expect to see pods of fish, sharks and turtles!

This stunning Bikini Beach occupies almost the entire northern part of the island. In the low season (May to November), the ocean washes a lot of rubbish ashore - keep this in mind.

A fairytale utopia awaits your arrival at Haa Alifu atoll. Find your place in the sun on a 7.5km stretch of the most beautiful sandy beach. Kelaa Beach is known for its seductive beauty, with sparkling turquoise waters and white beaches fringed by emerald green jungle gardens.