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Not all luxury meccas go barefoot.

The

, located on the small Maldivian island of Kanufushi, is an exception.

chic is the recommended dress code there

and makes a real statement.

It is a paradise designed to be enjoyed without shoes, completely delivered to a 360º enjoyment.

The Republic of Maldives,

, is made up of 26 atolls, that is,

The blue of the Indian Ocean and the sand, almost flour so fine and so white,

It is the colors and texture that rule its more than 1,200 islands.

Ninety of them are destined for tourism and many are operated by a single hotel, as is the case of Finolhu, in the

The experiences offered by this

are endless: yoga,

treatments , spa, water sports, fitness room, gastronomy... Welcome to a complex where

is on the agenda.

125 private villas

The Finolhu hotel, inaugurated in 2016, took advantage of the lockdown caused by the

to renew itself inside and out.

It reopened in November of that year and the gradual opening of tourist flows has made the occupation of its

once again fill the island with life.

But beware, no crowds: Finolhu has a capacity for 310 guests and 280 employees, so enjoying this Eden in absolute calm is a

In divehi, the Maldivian language, Finolhu means 'sandbank', in honor of its surface, a product of the more than 1,200 different species of coral that its atoll has and that have led Baa to be declared

The idyllic image that we all have in our heads when we think of the more than 150

that Maldives has is far surpassed in Finolhu.

Chic luxury, without ostentation, translates into different types of villas, but all decorated with taste and the colors of the archipelago.

Some are

, with marvelous totally private infinity pools and direct access to the sea, either to the Indian Ocean or to the lagoon, as they call the interior

of the island's coral ring.

Other villages face the sandy beach, in what constitutes one of the distinctive features of Kanufushi and, therefore, of Finolhu:

and advances in a spectacular tongue of sand that splits the sea in two.

gourmet paradise

One goes to Finolhu to rest, to have fun, to enjoy its underwater wealth, to contemplate the twilight... and to eat well.

He has four restaurants available to his guests: Beach Kitchen, a fantastic buffet that varies his theme every day;

Kanusan, dedicated to haute cuisine;

Arabian Grill, offering Arabian richness;

and the

, which has been recognized as the Best Luxury Beachside Restaurant at the 2020 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. Here, again, eating barefoot with your feet on the sand is the very

particular

, while a DJ entertains the tasting of exquisite dishes with

as a star ingredient.

We can eat soft-shell crab tacos with chipotle, tuna croquettes with chili mayonnaise, mud crabs with curry... A relaxed, tasty and, above all, very fun experience.

unique accommodation

Finolhu gives a twist to the concept of

hosting .

On the one hand, 76 of her villas have a private pool and the sum of this experience of luxury and exclusivity is represented by her

, a destination for

and designed so that the client feels like a real star.

These are its wickers to achieve it: direct access to the sea, 460 square meters divided into two large bedrooms, eight-meter-long infinity pool, private wine cellar, large bathtubs and relaxing outdoor showers...

.

It is also the only hotel in Maldives that has a Beach Bubble, a private bubble room, right on the beach, which allows you to sleep facing the sea and under the stars.

The experience can be completed with a ride on a dhoni, the typical boat of the Maldives, a private barbecue for dinner and a breakfast served on the beach.

underwater treasure

Baa Atoll is also a UNESCO biosphere reserve for its overwhelming underwater fauna, which makes it one of the

It is not necessary to be an expert, far from it, to enjoy an incomparable spectacle under the sea: the alternative of

is perfect and the Finolhu diving center adapts the activities also for children, since many guests visit it in family.

In the inner lagoon of Finolhu, marked with a buoy, swimming from the beach or from one of the villas, it is possible to see schools of fish and even manta rays, although its star proposals are activities led by expert divers: group excursions, dives nights, private outings...

One of the possible activities is a magnet that attracts numerous tourists from all over the world: about 45 minutes by speedboat from Finolhu is

There, during the rainy season (May to October), the southwest monsoon pushes large amounts of plankton, the main food source for

, making it one of the best places in the world to spot them.

practical Guide

FLIGHTS.

Some thirty airlines operate from all over the world.

Some, with luxurious and comfortable cabins in

, such as Singapore Airlines, allow you to fly from Spain with stopovers (www.singaporeair.com).

Iberia has direct flights from Madrid.

FINOLHU BAA ATOLL.

Dream accommodations at this Baa Atoll hotel range from €400 a night to €2,500 if you want to enjoy a huge, magnificent villa with a private infinity pool.

Many include butler service (www.finolhu.com).

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