Baros Maldives at North Male Atoll, Maldives

A gem of the Maldives is also the private island of Baros on the North Male Atoll. After the thirty minute Journey by speedboat from Male International Airport, you will think you have arrived in a make-believe world Splashing about in the reefs are parrot fishes, stingrays, turtles and dolphins. Some of the guest houses have been built on stilts directly above the lagoon. Wooden steps lead swimmers and snorkelers straight into the glittering blue water. The very spacious Baros Villas have been built right on the sandy beach. Their terraces reach the water’s edge. All buildings are made of original materials like wood and stone, the roofs are made of the foliage from the coconut palms. During the architecture and the construction of the setting, great attention was paid to harmony with the nature and preservation of the habitat.

Amanwella

Romantic strolls under coconut palms, rejuvenating massages in the hotel spa and a cool drink by the pool take it that one step further. However the sea itself is only peaceful in the winter months on the rough south coast of the island, during the drought. Due to the high waves in the summer you’re better off relocating the swimming to the 150 foot-long pool. If it’s total privacy you desire, you can paddle in one of the bathing pools, which can be found in every suite. A completely uninterrupted sea view is offered by the suites right on the beach If it’s solitude you’re looking for then you can reserve a secluded villa, in the hills of the hideaway But of course also here you will enjoy views of the sea and the grove of coconut palms. The architect and designer Kerry Hill, has mainly combined the country’s traditional materials in Amanwella. Used in the construction were for example old terracotta, roof tiles, hand-cut stones and lots of wood.