Kaadedhdhoo, Gaafu dhaalu atoll

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Kaadedhdhoo is located in the administrative district Southern Huvadhu Atoll or Gaafu Dhaalu. The capital of this region is Thinadhoo. This district is located about 340 kilometres south of the capital Malé. Kaadedhdhoo is the uninhabited island of Domestic Airport, which was opened in 1993.

Attractions & Sights

Huvadhoo Fisheries Complex, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Hoadehdhoo - A 3000 MT cold storage for Maldivian tuna and infrastructure development is under progress at Huvadhoo Fisheries Complex (HFC) located at Hoadhedhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. This is planned to be operation by end of 2008

Koodoo Fisheries Complex, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Koodoo - Koodoo Fisheries Complex started off in 1996 basically as a fish purchasing and exporting location. However recently Mifco (Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited) has undertaken value-addition at KFC by investing in Katusobushi plant at KFC. The products of this plant, processed under Japanese technical and quality supervision has already gained market share in Japan.

Lesser Frigatebird and Great Frigatebird, Gaafu Alifu, Hithadhoo - The uninhabited island of Hithadhoo at edge of Gaafu Alifu is environmentally protected by the Maldivian Law. This island is a natural habitat for Lesser Frigate Bird (hoara) and Great Frigate bird (Maa Hoara). Frigate Birds are large, with iridescent black feathers (Females have a white underbelly), with long wings (male wingspan can reach 2.3 meters) and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable red-colored throat pouches called 'gula pouches', which they inflate to attract females during the mating seasons.

Surfing, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll - A growing list of surf points offers a variety of rights. Lefts and reforms that is truly exciting the global surfing communities. There is no one else here and plenty more perfect virgin waves to discover. Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll offers world-renowned surfing location like the famous point near the island of Fiyoari.

Tourism in Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Exciting new developments are turning this huge atoll – the second largest in the world – into one of the hottest new destinations in the country. It has quickly gained a reputation for spectacular surfing and now new resorts are due to open in 2011. 

 
Robinson Club Maldives (shown in photo above), Gaafu Alifu, Funamaudua - Robinson club Maldives on Funamaudua island is located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.  The resort opened in Winter 2009 for visitors.

Raffles Konotta, Gaafu Dhaalu - Raffles Konotta Maldives is located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll on Konotta island. The resort is expected to open in 2011. The resort is expected to have its signature feel of residential comfort and luxury. Visitors to the resort will be able to experience the unspoiled white beaches and go snorkeling amid the colorful coral house reef.

Alila Villas Hadahaa, Gaafu Alifu - Alila Villas Hadahaa opened in August 2009 and is the very first Alila property to open in the Maldives. Visitors to this property will be able to experience the key trademark feature of Alila Villa stylish architecture and superb hospitality.

Meradhoo Island Resort, Gaafu Dhaalu - Meradhoo Island Maldives Resort and Spa of Meradhoo island is located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and is expected to welcome its first guests in 2011. The resort is a luxury boutique resort of 100 beds aiming to attract visitors to the country who are looking for an experience of comfort and total relaxation.

J Resorts Raalhuveli, Gaafu Dhaalu - J Resorts Raalhuveli on Vatavarehaa island is located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll South of Maldives. The resort is expected to open for visitors in 2011 allowing visitors to explore the uniqueness of the island and people of this region. The island is also located near some of the most popular surfing spots of the country.

Lonudhu Island Resort, Gaafu Dhaalu - Lonudhu Island Resort on Lonudhuahutta island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is expected to open in 2011. The resort is located near some of the most spectacular surf sites in the country and visitors to the resort would not only be able to enjoy the facilities of the resort but also experience some great surfing during the main surfing seasons. These surf points are already famous among the surfing fans of the world.

Kaadedhdhoo Domestic Airport Information