Vaadhoo Island
One of the islands in Raa Atoll, Vaadhoo is a small island that is home to no more than 500 people and is considered by many to be one of the Maldives’ bestkept secrets.
On the outside, Vaadhoo Island is like any other island in the Maldives – white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, palm trees and stunning beach resorts. But the true magic is at night, when the sun sets and Mudhdhoo Beach begins to glow in the dark, giving the appearance of a starlit night sky.
This stunning light show – a natural phenomenon called bioluminescence – is thanks to microorganisms called plankton. These aquatic microbes radiate a vibrant blue light that creates the spectacular scene that can be observed from the beach. When you’re in the sea, you can stir up the water and if the plankton are present, they will emit their gorgeous blue light, a spectacle that has been dubbed the “sea of stars”.