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In the deep north, it is an island rich in history and nature. It offers miles of pristine beaches for those seeking the Maldives of yesteryear.
Kelaa is located in the Haa Alifu Atoll, the extreme north of the country. Arriving here means radically moving away from commercial routes to discover the purest, most virgin, and untouched Maldives, where cultivated fields mingle with lush nature.
The island boasts one of the largest lagoons in the country and a coral sand beach that stretches as far as the eye can see for over two kilometers. The water is stunningly clear, so transparent that you can watch small blacktip sharks hunting just inches from the shore.
Beyond its natural beauty, Kelaa holds a fascinating piece of world history: during World War II, it was used as a secret staging base by the British Royal Air Force, and fascinating historical remnants of that era can still be seen today.
The score summarizes the main strengths and limitations of Kelaa. Read the individual ratings to understand whether it truly matches your way of experiencing the Maldives.
These scores are Maldivando's own assessment: we assign them island by island, combining what we have seen first-hand with the data we collect and verify. They are not an average of traveller reviews, which you will find further down this page.
On Kelaa, you can start from these options and build a tailor-made trip with dates and duration of your choice.
The essential package for a Maldives getaway
The complete package to discover the best of the Maldives in a single trip
Ideal if you want a personalized trip
Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.
The generally most favorable months are January → April, December. The rainiest period tends to fall in June → July, although tropical weather remains variable.
Isola molto tranquilla e con pochissima gente. Purtroppo non adatta allo snorkeling.
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