The setting is tranquil, but recreation is always close by when staying at any water bungalow in Maldives. Island accommodation at Anantara Veli offers a range of organised and do it yourself resort activities in the gorgeous surrounds of an island retreat. Select from indoor and outdoor resort activities including yoga, shopping, cooking classes, fitness, tennis, swimming, volleyball, badminton and finding true rejuvenation at the Anantara Spa.
At Anantara Veli guests are treated to a host of dining options across Japanese, Thai, seafood and grilled cuisines. All in captivating dining locations with a serene lagoon setting. Mealtimes are relaxed and informal, with a creative emphasis on Dining by Design concepts for an intimate culinary experience. Additional dining options are available at Veli's sister resort Anantara Dhigu, just a short boat-ride away. In all, nine different restaurants are at your fingertips!
Sundari Ayurvedic Spa brings a holistic approach by incorporating elements of the Ayurvedic lifestyle throughout the resort activities, restaurant menus and spa treatments in consultation with the resident Ayurvedic Doctor. In addition to Ayurveda, Veli's luxury spa facility offers inspired Anantara Spa treatments infused with timeless healing and wellness rituals. Five idyllic treatment rooms combine with hot and cold plunge pools in the private relaxation spa garden.
Veli operates a surfing-pass system that ensures a qualified guide, boat and equipment are dedicated to surfing guests. Tropicsurf delivers a 5-star service with no more than eight surfers booked at any one time. Enjoy multiple surfs per day, and privileges like board hire, surf updates and coaching. Seaplane surfaris or speedboat excursions to North Male are also available.
Tropicsurf operates out of Veli year round however the surf season is between April and October. Swell size in the off-season months can vary and shouldn’t be counted on for a serious surfing vacation. During the season itself the swell direction starts to change, swell size and consistency normally increases. Waves are typically chest-high to a little overhead.
Tropicsurf has partnered with Firewire surfboards to offer a complete quiver of cutting edge eco-friendly boards for guest use. Avoid the hassle of travelling with your board by contacting Tropicsurf in advance of your stay to reserve choice of board; shortboard, fish, hybrid, or longboard. Stand Up Paddleboards are also available from the Tropicsurf Centre.
LOCATION
Anantara Veli Resort
Veligandu, South Male Atoll 20109, Maldives