Kadhdhoo, Laamu atoll

Flying Time 35 mins.

Kadhdhoo is the island of Domestic Airport in the administrative district of Haddhunmathi Atoll or Laamu Atoll. The administrative capital this district is located in Funadhoo. It is mostly rimmed by barrier reefs, the broadest of which are topped by islands. There are many islands along its eastern and southern boundaries. Laamu Atoll forms the southern limit of Central Maldives. Beyond the Huvadhu Kandu, the broadest channel between atolls in the Maldives, lie the southern atolls.

Attractions & Sights

Black Turtle, Meemu Atoll, Muli - (Melanochelys trijuga thermalis) is Environmental Protected under the law. This island living tortoise is commonly known as Kanzu Kahabu in Dhivehi, which lives in Muli island. The one of three islands where tortoise lives in Maldives.

Maandhoo Fisheries Complex, Laamu Atoll, Maandhoo - Maandhoo Fisheries complex is a state of the art tuna processing plant of Horizon Fisheries Pvt Ltd with products such as Canned tuna, Tuna Pouches, Cooked and Fresh Loins, Fish Meal and the Japanese delicacy 'Katusuobushi' widely exported to the international markets.

Gan Island. Laamu Atoll - Gan, close by to Kadhoo is the largest island in the whole country. Ancient ruins, only partly uncovered, hint at the importance the island once had. It seems to have been a significant seat of power and a major buddhist center, in the years before Islam came to the country. 

Bodu Fengandu, Laamu Atoll - 'Abyss' in the middle of Kadhoo island itself is a mysterious black lake, thought by locals to be a bottomless pit.

Tourism in Laamu Atoll

Laamu Atoll is a popular destination for visitors traveling on safari boats for diving and surfing. The atoll is blessed with numerous excellent diversities and surfing spots and the summer season is expected to be the best time for any visitor wanting to catch some great waves for surfing. Visitors usually arrive for 2 weeks of traveling around the atoll and by the end of the holiday, is able to truly get a sense of the local people, the islands, the ocean and just enjoy the picturesque view at all times from the boat.

Six Senses Laamu - Maldives, on Olhuveli island is the very first and only resort on Laamu atoll that opened on April 2, 2011. The resort offers its guests 97 villas that are eco-friendly yet luxurious in every way and sit on the beach or over the lagoon. The island is located just meters away from the famous 8-foot Yin Yang wave. 

Kadhdhoo Domestic Airport Information