Description Raa Atoll, Maldives

One of the positive aspects of staying on the islands of Raa Atoll lies in the fact that the tourists here is a nice opportunity to go on an exciting journey, an excursion to the neighboring islands. The atoll consists of about 15 inhabited islands, the most famous of which Alifushi with a population of 1200 people. This island, having a coral base, known for the fact that there are building fishing boats "Doni. Another Kandolhudoo island with a population of 3500 people located on the western side of the atoll and is known for its fishing. Inhabited islands of the atoll located mainly on the eastern side, while the reefs are located within the atoll.

Raa atoll is located north of the Baa Atoll, about 130 km from the airport Halule in Male. Transfer by seaplane takes 45 minutes.

The capital of Raa Atoll - Ungufaaru (Ungoofaaru) - the largest fishing center of the country. The island's population - more than 1200 people.

Island Alifushi (Alifushi) - known because it is on this island are building national boat Doni. Currently Doni already built an improved version - the boats are faster, but it retained its traditional appearance.

Rasgetiimu (Rasgetheemu) - is also quite significant island of Raa atoll with an interesting history, entangled with myths and legends. Locals say that on this island lived Sinhala prince and his bride - daughter of the King of Sri Lanka.

Kandolhudu (Kandholhudhoo) is known as a fairly large fish Lovna center industry. Located on the west Raa atoll. Population - 3500 people.