Raa Atoll
RRaa Atoll, also known as North Maalhosmadulu, is famed for its spectacular marine biodiversity including manta ray aggregation sites and pristine coral gardens. The atoll combines natural beauty with authentic local island culture across its many inhabited communities.
Islands in Raa
Alifushi
Alifushi is a lively island in Raa Atoll renowned as one of the main boat-building centres of the Maldives. Visitors can watch skilled craftsmen construct traditional dhoni boats by hand, while the island's warm community and beautiful lagoon make it a culturally rich destination.
Angolhitheemu
Angolhitheemu is an island in Raa Atoll known for its deep-rooted fishing traditions and beautiful coastal setting. The island's community is warm and proud of its Maldivian heritage, offering visitors an authentic experience in one of the country's stunning northern atolls.
Dhuvaafaru
Dhuvaafaru is a resettled island in Raa Atoll, rebuilt with modern infrastructure following the 2004 tsunami. The island has a proud community that started fresh in a new home, and its beautiful beaches and healthy reef make it a compelling destination for visitors to the northern Maldives.
Fainu
Fainu is a small, vibrant island in Raa Atoll with a close-knit community and beautiful natural setting. The island's clear turquoise waters and healthy reef ecosystem offer excellent snorkelling, and the warm hospitality of its residents makes it a memorable stop in the northern atolls.
Hulhudhuffaaru
Hulhudhuffaaru is an island in Raa Atoll known for its skilled woodcarving traditions and warm community spirit. The island's pristine reef and beautiful lagoon make it a great place for snorkelling, and its cultural heritage gives visitors a fascinating insight into traditional Maldivian craftsmanship.
Inguraidhoo
Inguraidhoo is a charming island in Raa Atoll with a friendly fishing community and beautiful sandy beaches. The island's stunning natural environment and clear waters provide excellent conditions for snorkelling and exploring the rich marine biodiversity of this northern atoll.
Innamadhoo
Innamadhoo is a peaceful island in Raa Atoll known for its traditional crafts and warm community spirit. The island's natural beauty — pristine beach, clear lagoon, and healthy reef — along with the pride of its residents in Maldivian traditions, make it an authentic and rewarding destination.
Kinolhas
Kinolhas is a peaceful Raa Atoll island celebrated for its beautiful beaches and exceptional house reef diving and snorkelling. The community is welcoming to visitors, and the island's unspoilt natural environment makes it one of the most scenic local islands in the northern Maldives.
Maduvvaree
Maduvvaree is a beautiful island in Raa Atoll with a vibrant community and picturesque natural setting. Known for its agricultural traditions — particularly its farm produce — it offers a different dimension of Maldivian island life, blending the sea with lush greenery.
Meedhoo
Meedhoo in Raa Atoll is a scenic island with a warm community and beautiful lagoon. The island's pristine beaches and excellent reef snorkelling make it a rewarding destination for travellers exploring the many inhabited islands of this diverse northern atoll.
Rasgetheemu
Rasgetheemu is a well-known island in Raa Atoll celebrated for its traditional craft of making fine lacquerwork and coir rope. The island's skilled artisans continue centuries-old Maldivian traditions, and its beautiful beach and reef make it a culturally and naturally rewarding destination.
Rasmaadhoo
Rasmaadhoo is a thriving island in Raa Atoll with a strong fishing heritage and a beautiful natural setting. The island's vibrant community, pristine beach, and excellent diving on nearby reefs make it one of the more visited inhabited islands in the northern Maldives.
Ugoofaaru
Ugoofaaru is the capital island of Raa Atoll and a thriving fishing and agricultural community. The island serves as the administrative centre for the atoll and is a great hub for visiting the famous Hanifaru Bay manta season in nearby Baa Atoll and exploring Raa's pristine diving sites.
Vaadhoo
Vaadhoo in Raa Atoll is a beautiful island with a small, proud community and stunning natural surroundings. The island's clear waters and healthy reef ecosystem make it ideal for snorkelling, and its remote location offers a true sense of escape in the northern Maldives.
Hotels & Guesthouses in Raa
No active hotels or guesthouses in this atoll yet.