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Gate to paradise in barefoot luxury. Kanuhura is a coral island hideaway in a remote atoll of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. A seaplane brings guests to the resort’s timber and thatch on white sand, smiling service and the most up-to-date facilities. It is located on the eastern rim of Lhaviyani Atoll, on its own private island. The island measures approximately 1,000 metres in length and 200 metres in width, with a north-south orientation.

It is a very private hideaway with a wide range of relaxations, bars, restaurants, activities and sports. Close by are some of the world’s best diving sites, with the outer reef dropping down nearly 2,000 metres.

Accommodations are in villas either on the island’s coral sand fringe or in a little village on stilts at the end of a wooden pier. Kanuhura offers five categories of luxury villas and suites to cater to the individual preferences and needs of guests. Each villa boasts its own private outdoor area with the mesmerizing view of the ocean. Extensive use of hand-crafted wood, raffia, bamboo and other natural materials creates an elegant rustic interior befitting the naturally beautiful island surroundings.