Beaches in the Maldives – 4 of the Best You’ll Find

The Maldives is one of the world’s most serene, romantic, and breathtakingly beautiful destinations. The islands are grouped into atolls based on their proximity to different coral reefs, and they are surrounded by calm, azure lagoons. The calm waters are ideal for the dreamy overwater bungalows that have become synonymous with the archipelago, and the coral reefs make it a popular snorkelling spot. The beaches in the Maldives, like beautiful works of art, are something you can admire and luxuriate upon for days.

So, with so many atolls each with its own sensual sandy shores, let’s take a look at some of the best beaches the Maldives has to offer.

Cocoa Island

The stunning COMO Cocoa Island resort is located on Cocoa Island, a luxurious hideaway in the South Malé Atoll. Makunufushi, as the island is also known, is famous for its sugar-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. One of the island’s best features is the live coral reefs, which you can best experience on a scuba diving trip organized by the COMO Cocoa Island team. The privacy that COMO guests enjoy on Cocoa Island’s beaches is also sure to be a major positive for any traveller.

Baros

The beaches on Baros Island are immaculate, with clear waters and a coral reef surrounding them, adding a fantastical dimension to the breathtaking views. Stay at Baros Maldives, the only resort on this private island, to enjoy the tranquil Baros beaches. The property adds to the romantic atmosphere by hosting candlelit dinners on the soft sand.

Veligandu Island

Veligandu Island offers soft sand, overwater villas, and a sandbar stretching as far as the eye can see. Only guests of the Veligandu Island Resort & Spa, located in the North Ari Atoll, have access to this beach.

It’s also big enough that every hotel guest will feel like they’re on their own private beach. The beaches are also lined with luxurious thatched-roof pavilions and lounges, and the island’s reef gives the water an array of green and blue hues.

Hulhumale Island

Hulhumale is a man-made Maldives island located in the North Malé Atoll. It has a more commercial and westernized atmosphere than many of the other islands in the archipelago, with bustling hotels, shops, and restaurants. You’ll find Hulhumale’s beaches to be an absolute delight, lined with seaside shops, restaurants, and water sports companies, making sure that your stay will be a fantastic one. Spend your day snorkelling, paddleboarding, or sipping a cocktail while laying on soft white sands.