- Kuramathi
Kuramathi at 2km long is the largest of six islands that belong to the small natural Atoll, located a few miles off NE Ari Atoll, known as Rasdhoo or Rasdu Atoll that also belongs to
Alif Alif Atoll . Kuramathi island hosts three resorts: Kuramathi Village; Kuramathi Cottage & Spa; Kuramathi Blue Lagoon. Kuramathi is one of eight holiday resort islands owned and managed by Universal Enterprises Limited, a Maldivian company.Geography
Geographically, the island is located approximately 35km south west of the capital island
Malé and can be reached by a 15 minutesea plane flight or a 90 minute boat transfer.Ecology
Since January 2000 Kuramathi has had a biological station where guests can obtain information about the local marine environment.
The following marine life can be encountered in Kuramathi: Angelfishes; ButterflyFish; Corals; Hawkfishes; Manta rays; Moorish Idols; Moray Eels; Parrotfishes; Rays; Sea Turtles; Sharks; Surgeonfishes; Sweetlips; Triggerfishes; Unicornfishes;
Kuramathi Village
Kuramthi Village consists of a total number of 151 rooms (33 Superior Rooms, 83 Deluxe Rooms, 35 Standard Rooms) along with three restaurants (Island Barbecue, Tandoor Mahal - Indian, Haruge Restaurant (Main Restaurant)) and the Island Coffee Shop. It also has a small parade of shops including a gift shop, photo shop, jewelry shop and a diving shop.
Kuramathi Cottage & Spa
Kuramathi Cottage Spa consists of a total number of rooms 83 guest rooms ( 50 Water Bungalows, 31 Beach Bungalows, 2 Suite ) along with three restaurants (Palm Court Restaurant, Malaafaiy Restaurant (Main Restraurant), Siam Garden (Thai)) and a Sea View Coffee Shop. It also has a small parade of shops, including a gift shop, photo shop, jewelry shop and a diving shop.
Kuramathi Blue Lagoon
Kuramathi Blue Lagoon consists of a total number 56 guest rooms (20 Water Bungalows, 36 Beach Bungalows) along with two restaurants (La Lagoona Grill, Blue Lagoon Restaurant (Main Restaurant)) and the Blue Lagoon Coffee Shop
External links
* [http://www.kuramathi.com Official resort site]
* [http://www.rasdhoodivers.com/index1.htm Rasdhood Diving School]
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