26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route 26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route
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Resort profile · Baa Atoll

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Landaa Giraavaru sits within Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (see our Baa Atoll guide), and leans heavily into that setting: the resort hosts an on-site marine research operation, including manta ray research activity, rather than treating marine conservation purely as a marketing note.

What it's known for

Alongside the Four Seasons brand's standard high-end service model, the resort is specifically associated with marine research access for guests — talks, citizen-science-style activities, and proximity to Hanifaru Bay's seasonal manta feeding events (see our whale sharks & manta rays guide).

This is a factual overview, not a booking recommendation — confirm current programs, villa categories and rates directly with the resort or a travel agent.