Kelaa

A Beautiful island located in the Haa Alif Atoll. ‘Kelaa’ meaning sandal wood in English. While you could see the white sandy beach on one side, be amazed to see the rocky coral shore on the other side. A mix of sand and stones in the northwest while a newly forming wetland at the very south. Kelaa is an island where the people are inhabited on less than one third of the island, while the rest is the forest to explore. Within this forest is a mangrove or mud land ready to be explored in the middle of the island. Kelaa is one of the inhabited islands that has the largest lagoons in Maldives which is approximately 6km in length. The people of Kelaa are well known for their hospitality not only to foreigners but also to the locals that visit the island. The people always have a smile on their face, welcoming and kind. The islanders love cleanliness and the island is kept clean by the continuous effort of the people to preserve the natural beauty of the island.

Discover true Maldivian lifestyle & culture. Discover the local people and how they live. Talk to the friendly people, join them in cafes & talk about lifestyle of the people & tradition, about food or enjoy taking photos or walking through the island.

You can simply relax on the beach under shades of the trees, read a book, watch Sunrise and Sunset & listen to sound of sea breeze or waves that will refresh your mind. Enjoy snorkeling, sun tanning, fishing on the beach & then make own BBQ. Fishing lines & hooks are available to buy from local shops at minimal price.

In the island you can find some Shops where you can buy soft drinks, biscuits & also there are few local Cafe's from where you can enjoy local & some Int’l dishes at low price. Also you can enjoy eating Hedhi-ka, which is local short eats which the cafes serve at low price including Coffee, tea varieties of juices.

Do not forget to bring your own snorkeling gears & suntanning lotions though they are available to buy from local shops. Water Sports facilities & Diving facilities are available for rent from some of the Guest Houses. It is advisable to check type of water sports facilities available at the time of booking. Fishing Trips and Excursions are organized by the accommodation providers at minimal price.

During the festive periods like Eid, Celebration Independent day holiday period, Republic day holiday period, school holidays & during new year period most of the islands will celebrate special traditional dance, sports, live-music; traditional dances, cooking traditional local foods. If you plan to make holiday during any of the Festive Period, it is advisable to check in advance any special events scheduled in the island during these special holiday period. It is advisable to check Weather Forecast always before you begin your travel