The Vaavu atoll lies between the latitude
3° 41' N and 3° 13' N. Shaped like a boot, the administration
of Vaavu atoll encompasses 2 geographic atolls - the main
Vaavu atoll and the Vattaru Atoll.
The longest reef in Maldives
- an unbroken reef 55 kms long, stretches through the length
of the boot - from the toe to the heel.
The toe of the boot is synonymous
with the easternmost point of the archipelago of Maldives.
The toe is represented by the Fotteyo Muli.
Vaavu
An atoll, less developed than the others, is a hot favourite
as a travel destination. The eastern side of the atoll is frequented
by divers for the exquisite experiences it offers in terms of
diving
and snorkeling including a number of thrilling shark dives.
The atoll has 17 islands, out of
which 2 have been developed as luxury
resorts. The resorts are accessible by speedboats. The
population is less than 2000, with a population of 600 in
the capital, Felidhoo itself.
Vattaru
The Vattaru atoll is 9 kms in diameter. The Vattaru atoll consists of only one island and that too is uninhabited.
