VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND
They have perfectly balanced the service you would expect from a resort of its calibre, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Velaa has mastered the art of luxury, without compromising on personality.
This is a place where true luxury is all in the detail. The villa interiors have been thoughtfully designed to sooth tired eyes, with the beach villas set amongst lush and immaculately manicured tropical gardens.
If you pay attention, you’ll notice turtles everywhere throughout the island. Stone statues dotted along the shaded paths and palm fringed beaches, stunning backlit images on the villa walls, a quiet nod to the island namesake ‘Velaa’, meaning turtle in the Maldivian language of Dhivehi.
If you like your luxury with a side of action, there is a plethora of activities and sports at your fingertips with a large water sports centre, the largest we’ve seen in the Maldives. For those that prefer land based activities, there’s tennis, paddle board, squash, badminton and a climbing wall to name a few things. The island also comes complete with a 9 hole Jose Maria Olazabal designed short game golf course, where resident PGA golf pros will have you chipping balls onto the green within a matter of minutes, asking yourself why you haven’t taken up golf earlier.
Perched over the Indian Ocean, Aruga takes Maldivian fine dining to the next level. With arguably the best & most impressive wine cellar in the Maldives, this is an unforgettable experience.
For a more casual meal, Athiri is home to a team of chefs from around the world who have created a global menu where you will be sure to find something to suit all palates.
The recently opened Eveylaa Wellness Village offers an integrated approach to wellness, with a vast range of treatments for the body and mind, including fitness programs, yoga, pilates, Ayurvedic and osteo treatments. The team have a gentle and refreshing approach, working with you to achieve your wellness goals.
Faiy Restaurant is located in the Wellness Village offers delicious light and healthy dishes leaving you feel as light as feather as you head off for your afternoon activities.
A passion project and home for the owners Mr Jirí & Radka Smejc, they have created the perfect island haven where every detail has been considered, and anything is possible.
Understated luxury at it’s best, Velaa for me is all about the feeling, and this very magical island leaves me feeling like I can’t wait to return.
