Kuramathi has retained its natural beauty and is the only island resort to offer a choice of three
different places to stay. It is larger than most island resorts-over one kilometre in length-and the three
discreet locations each with its own unique character and charm. They are all carefully laid out and
spaced so that you might never know the others existed. Wander the narrow winding paths lined
with thick foliage that snake their way across the island. Gaze up into the ancient banyan tree and
spy the cranes nesting in the topmost branches. Drift along sandy white beaches and dip your toes in
the water to cool off on a balmy hot day, or turn to catch the cooling sea breezes. Only then might
you chance upon one of the other resorts: Kuramathi Village, Cottage & Spa or Blue Lagoon.

The speedboat or seaplane brings you to the main jetty of Kuramathi Village where you step ashore
and leave the rest of the world behind you. Step into the main reception hall for a few minutes to rest,
enjoy a cool drink and freshen up with a cold towel. From here on we’ll take care of everything.

Stay in elegance in Villas created from timber and sandstone, poised and peaceful over a translucent lagoon, or nestled discreetly among exotic blooms by the beach.

Revel in romantic privacy, blissful seclusion, where noise and others, exasperation and hassles, are a world away.

The perfect vacation, the essence of the Maldives, defined at Baros.

Because the ethos of Baros is our dedication to you and your holiday.
The island is designed by nature for a divine vacation –
vivid blue, enticing lagoons; glittering sun-soaked, golden beaches; exotic flowers
blooming beside natural sandy trails shaded by palm fronds –
and created by skilled craftsmen and artists, inspired and devoted –
gracious sandstone and fine wood Villas; delectable dining, dedicated service.
The ethos of Baros is to be worthy of you.

Traditional industries consist of local boat (dhoni) building, handicrafts such as mat-weaving, jewellery-making and lacquer work.

Export-oriented industries include tuna fish canning and manufacture of garments. However, a severe shortage of labour in the tourism sector has resulted in the decline of most of these industries, and a revival seems unlikely.

Tourism remains the major source of foreign currency and the dominant support for the economy.

The Maldives archipelago is 823 km long and 130 km at its greatest width. The Maldive Islands are formed into 26 natural atolls but they are divided into 19 administrative regions, also known as “atolls.”

Every atoll of the Maldives is enclosed by a fringing coral reef that has a few deep, natural channels serving as entry points. Similarly, a protective coral reef surrounds each island. Most islands have a shallow lagoon, known in Maldivian as a “villu.”

A key feature of the Maldive Islands is that the islands are small and low-lying with many being no more than two metres above sea level. Common features are tall coconut palms, white sandy beaches and crystal clear lagoons. The protective coral reef surrounding every Maldive island is also home to hundreds of species of tropical fish, countless shapes and sizes of coral sea shell and all forms of marine life.

The Maldive Islands are formed from the growth of coral over long-submerged mountain ranges. These are true coral islands, with no other forms of rocks or minerals visible or within easy reach (drilling results indicate the presence of silica sand, granite and other minerals at depths of over 1000 m). As a result, all beaches in the Maldives are covered with white coral sand with no trace of yellow or black as seen anywhere else in the world.

There are no hills, mountains or rivers in the Maldives. The islands are small, and the totally coral based soil is poor in essential nutrients. Therefore, there is no room for thick jungle. Trees of food value include breadfruit, banana, mango, screwpine, cassava, sweet potato, and millet, but very little is grown in commercial quantities. The coconut palm is the most common food tree, and all parts of the plant are used extensively.

Very few terrestrial fauna are represented because of the difficult conditions. In the Maldives, the major diversity is found in the sea.

The climate, which is determined by two monsoons, is warm and humid. The rainy South-West monsoon begins during April and continues until October, while the generally fine North-East Monsoon prevails from December to March.

The Maldive Islands are located away from any significant seismic activity, and also are situated away from typhoon or cyclone areas. The massive tsunami of December 26 2004 whichj took place thousands of kilometres away near Indonesia affected the entire Maldives. However, the protective nature of the reefs surrounded by very deep ocean meant that the impact was very much less than in any other area of the Indian Ocean.

It is believed that permanent settlements were established in the Maldives around 500 BC by Aryan immigrants from the Indian subcontinent.

Living
The delicately crafted 156 rooms are luxuriously furnished and have all the modern day amenities you might need.

The beautifully furnished Water suite features a bedroom, a living room and a sun deck with splash pool. The lagoon awaits for a morning dip, to an afternoon or sunset swim just a few feet from your door step.

The luxurious Water Villas are built over water with private terrace leading directly into the lagoon. The incredible view of the sparkling sea, wooden floors and the elegant furnish produces a peaceful and romantic atmosphere for a cherished remarkable holiday.

Surrounded by tropical gardens these thatched Beachfront Cottage facing sea with open air al fresco garden showers is a lavish home, away from home. The vaulted ceiling, wooden furniture and a private terrace evoke elegance and style to these amazing cottages.

The thatched roofed Beachfront Deluxe Room has old colonial mansion style architecture. The private terrace or balcony has a fabulous view that will leave you enchanted and will make you want to come back for more.

Wine & Dine
Five pleasant restaurants offer a world class selection of Thai, Mediterranean, Continental or Asian cuisine. The open sided thatched roof pavilion overlooking the swimming pool and tropical gardens of the main restaurant provides a perfect atmosphere for a feast from any corner of the world. The Thai chefs in Baan Thai blend their expert cookery skills with tasteful innovations, to prepare a meal for you. Casa Luna specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and provides a fine list of wine from all over the world. As the gleaming sun fades to a myriad of shinning stars have à la carte dish in Atoll Grill near the beach. The informal Sand Coast Café allows you to dine indoors or in open air with an international menu.

Start off the evening in Anchorage Bar with a light drink so cool off with a tropical drink any time of the day. Enjoy a drink in the comfy, air-conditioned Drifters Club while singing along to the tunes of the Karaoke.

Spa
The Aqqum Spa in a secluded island has the perfect peaceful atmosphere for rejuvenation treatments merged from east with west using the universal and life-giving properties of fresh seawater, nutritious sea plants, minerals as well as herbs. Guests can book for a whole day with pre-packaged wellness programs or chose to have individual custom-design treatments.

Recreation
The resort has endless recreation facilities for pure relaxation as well as for adventitious active guests. The clear shallow lagoons are ideal for snorkeling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, banana ride, canoeing and fun tubes. Activities on land include a large fresh water swimming pool, children’s splash pool, Fitness centre, a floodlit tennis court and table tennis. Unwind and get in touch with the outside world in the library, net cafe or boutique.

Excursions
The resort organizes a wide range of excursion trips which allows you to truly experience the exotic corners of Maldives. From Big Game Fishing, Sunset Fishing, Kuda Bandos Snorkeling, Reef Snorkeling, Dolphin Sunset cruise, Island Hopping, Male’ shopping and to the amazing glass bottom boat is a must, to be experienced for those who actually want to explore the sights and sounds of Maldives.

Scuba Diving
The experienced Euro Diver team here takes you to one or more of the 45 popular dive sites in close proximity. This is a famous resort for enthusiastic divers. An open diver’s license can be obtained by beginners from here.

One of the most attenuated countries in the world, the 1,196 Maldive Islands, in 26 distinct coral atolls, are spread over a total area of 90,000 square kilometres (about 36,000 square miles) of the Indian Ocean, yet less than 0.5 percent of this is dry land. Some 200 of the islands are inhabited.

Until the arrival of tourism, fishing was the main occupation in this nation of seafarers, and the relaxed pace of life in the Maldives seems to have carried over into the twenty-first century.

The graceful sailing dhonis of old may have given way to motorised versions, but fishing with pole and line is still a common sight throughout the Maldives.

The Maldives has the most beautiful tropical scenery, graceful coconut palms leaning over crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs promising great snorkelling and scuba diving, and lots of sunshine. In fact, all the ingredients that make up the classic desert island.

With the increasing need for a break from the fast pace of life in the modern world, the Maldives is now the ultimate getaway for those who like sun, sand, sea and doing nothing …the last Paradise.