Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Oozing laidback luxury, Landaa Giraavaru is the larger of the Four Season’s two Maldives offerings.

The island is located inside the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, promising superb snorkelling and diving, right off the powdery white sand beaches. This is THE place for nature enthusiasts, with its own marine centre including a turtle rehabilitation unit and dolphin pods often seen just off the shores of the island. The ‘Manta on Call’ service allows you the highest chance of seeing these impressive rays in the flesh, as staff will let you know as soon as any are sighted off the coast.

With a 2km sand bar, 2 large pools and a selection of restaurants and bars, there is plenty of space to enjoy outside of your villa. The Sea Bar offers trendy cocktails with a twist as there is the chance to view the fish being fed as you sip your drink; the fish include a number of rather a sizeable Lemon Sharks. On the gastronomic front, you have a choice from an excellent buffet, fresh and authentic Italian, to the incredible Moroccan themed restaurant, Al Barakat (the Meze here is delicious.

The Rooms

There are 102 villas and bungalows, including beachfront suites and overwater villas – all spacious, elegant and full of personal touches. Interiors combine polished wood, contemporary lines and Maldivian character, while private pools and large outdoor areas maximise your space. From the Beach Bungalow with Pool to two-bedroom Water Villas, comfort and thoughtful luxury are a given.