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Must Visit Places in Maldives
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Male City
The capital city of Maldives, Male is one of the most well-organized Maldives tourist places, known popularly for its rich heritage, pristine beaches, bustling markets, narrow lanes, and opulent restaurants.
Spread across just 6 sq.kms., Male is counted among the smallest cities of the world. Oozing out a laid-back vibe, this city lets you unwind and relax with your loved ones. This place also lets you enjoy a plethora of exhilarating water activities and hop across various picturesque islands.
With its myriad of popular restaurants, Male even forms the best place to enjoy delicious authentic Maldivian as well as global cuisine. Some of the major attractions of Male city include Sultan Park, the Presidential Palace, and the Local Market.
Location: Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Spread across just 6 sq.kms., Male is counted among the smallest cities of the world. Oozing out a laid-back vibe, this city lets you unwind and relax with your loved ones. This place also lets you enjoy a plethora of exhilarating water activities and hop across various picturesque islands.
With its myriad of popular restaurants, Male even forms the best place to enjoy delicious authentic Maldivian as well as global cuisine. Some of the major attractions of Male city include Sultan Park, the Presidential Palace, and the Local Market.
Location: Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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COMO Cocoa Island
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Although Maldives is the proud bearer of gorgeous islands, yet the charm of this archipelago is incomplete without the stunning COMO Cocoa Island. This cozily positioned island is nothing but a tropical paradise for rejuvenation and relaxation.
Known for its luxurious villas offering 5-star hospitality, this place is a must-visit for experiencing pampering at its best. The clear blue water and soft white sandy shores are something that would just touch your soul and lure you during your visit to this exquisite island. The major attractions of COMO Cocoa Island includes scuba diving, snorkeling, relaxing spa retreats.
Known for its luxurious villas offering 5-star hospitality, this place is a must-visit for experiencing pampering at its best. The clear blue water and soft white sandy shores are something that would just touch your soul and lure you during your visit to this exquisite island. The major attractions of COMO Cocoa Island includes scuba diving, snorkeling, relaxing spa retreats.
Location: COMO Cocoa Island is located in South Malé Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Vaadhoo Island is a beautiful island in the Maldives which offers beautiful beaches, iconic landscapes and mesmerising beauty. When the sun goes down at Vaadhoo Island, the sea waves lapping the shore light up like a shimmering field of blue dots giving the sea the appearance of the starlit night sky.
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Addu Atoll
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Better known as Seenu Atoll, Addu Atoll happens to be Maldives’ southernmost atoll. This popular atoll comprises a myriad of well-known and beautiful islands including the Gan Island. Other places of tourist interest on Addu Atoll include Meedhoo Island, Hulhudhoo Island, Hithadhoo Island, Maradhoo Island, and Feydhoo Island. Each of these islands is covered densely with clean local villages and lined with tall and shady coconut trees.
Some of the mind-boggling activities to enjoy in Addu Atoll include diving, snorkeling, and fishing. Tourists also prefer touring the local villages and interacting with the natives to know more about the beautiful Maldivian culture.
Some of the mind-boggling activities to enjoy in Addu Atoll include diving, snorkeling, and fishing. Tourists also prefer touring the local villages and interacting with the natives to know more about the beautiful Maldivian culture.
Location: Addu Atoll is located in Addu city, at a distance of 540 kilometers from Male, in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to September.
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Maafushi
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Counted among the most popular Maldives tourist spots, Maafushi Island forms the best beach of the country owing to its myriad of fun and thrilling activities.
With its broad spectrum of exhilarating water sports and lip-smacking delicacies, this island can offer you everything you need for a heart-filling vacation. Flaunting clear turquoise water filled with colorful fishes and corals, this place boasts an unforgettable charm and elegance.
The most loved activities to enjoy at Maafushi Island include shark diving, scuba diving, snorkeling, and dolphin safari. Tourists also like to flock to the famous Bikini Beach to flaunt their body in bikinis and get some impressive sun tanning.
Location: Maafushi Island is located in Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Timings: Maafushi Island can be visited from 9 AM to 5 PM, throughout the week.
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With its broad spectrum of exhilarating water sports and lip-smacking delicacies, this island can offer you everything you need for a heart-filling vacation. Flaunting clear turquoise water filled with colorful fishes and corals, this place boasts an unforgettable charm and elegance.
The most loved activities to enjoy at Maafushi Island include shark diving, scuba diving, snorkeling, and dolphin safari. Tourists also like to flock to the famous Bikini Beach to flaunt their body in bikinis and get some impressive sun tanning.
Location: Maafushi Island is located in Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Timings: Maafushi Island can be visited from 9 AM to 5 PM, throughout the week.
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Addu City
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Lying in the southernmost atoll of Maldives, Addu City is one of the most urban places to see in Maldives after Male. Making for this island nation’s second largest city, the heart-shaped city of Addu propels a plethora of couples owing to its captivating vistas packed with a blue overhead sky and tall coconut trees.
This city comprises 6 inhabited islands, all of which are connected by a causeway developed by the Britishers. Serving as the Britisher’s secret naval base back in 1941, Addu has a lot of historical significance. One of the major attractions of Addu is The Mosque of the Judge, a historical site that tells volumes about the Sultanate rule over the city.
Location: Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
This city comprises 6 inhabited islands, all of which are connected by a causeway developed by the Britishers. Serving as the Britisher’s secret naval base back in 1941, Addu has a lot of historical significance. One of the major attractions of Addu is The Mosque of the Judge, a historical site that tells volumes about the Sultanate rule over the city.
Location: Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Artificial Beach
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Lying in North Male Atoll, Artificial Beach is one of the most beautiful and serene places to visit in Maldives. Making for the most amazing swimming destinations in the entire archipelago, this beach also organizes many carnivals and offers a plethora of thrilling water sports.
A number of music bands come to this place in the evenings to perform and jam together and offer the crowd an enchanting time at the beach. Some of the most important attractions of Artificial Beach include Manta Point, Shark Point, Kani Corner, and Nassimo Thila.
Location: North Male Atoll, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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A number of music bands come to this place in the evenings to perform and jam together and offer the crowd an enchanting time at the beach. Some of the most important attractions of Artificial Beach include Manta Point, Shark Point, Kani Corner, and Nassimo Thila.
Location: North Male Atoll, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Malé Atoll
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The Male Atoll is divided into North Male Atoll and South Male Atoll. Making for the island nation’s largest city, North Male Atoll is one of most favourite Maldives tourist places among the travel enthusiasts.
Formerly referred to as “Mahal”, for serving as the home of the royal families of Maldives, the region is presently called “Kings Island”. Experiencing a moderate temperature throughout the year, the Male Atoll favors all kinds of tourist activities, such as shopping, sightseeing, and water sports. Some of the important attractions of Male Atoll include scuba diving, underwater scooters, snorkeling, the National Museum, and the Male Fish Market.
Location: Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Formerly referred to as “Mahal”, for serving as the home of the royal families of Maldives, the region is presently called “Kings Island”. Experiencing a moderate temperature throughout the year, the Male Atoll favors all kinds of tourist activities, such as shopping, sightseeing, and water sports. Some of the important attractions of Male Atoll include scuba diving, underwater scooters, snorkeling, the National Museum, and the Male Fish Market.
Location: Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Fulhadhoo Island
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Packed with clear lagoons, shady palm trees, white sand beaches, and a serene ambiance, Fulhadhoo happens to be one of the most tranquilizing islands in Maldives. Counted among the least explored and most isolated islands of the country, this place holds a plethora of hidden treasures.
Some of the exciting things tourists love to do at Fulhadhoo Island include diving, snorkeling, and turtle and dolphin spotting. Vacationers also spend time swimming in the blue lagoons and relaxing at the lavish beach resorts during their visit to this exquisite island. One can also take a brief walk through the eastern village and experience the rich culture of this surreal Maldivian island.
Some of the exciting things tourists love to do at Fulhadhoo Island include diving, snorkeling, and turtle and dolphin spotting. Vacationers also spend time swimming in the blue lagoons and relaxing at the lavish beach resorts during their visit to this exquisite island. One can also take a brief walk through the eastern village and experience the rich culture of this surreal Maldivian island.
Location: Fulhadhoo Island is located in southern Maalhosmadulhu Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to October.
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The Muraka - Conrad
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Housed in the Conrad Maldives resort, The Muraka is a lavish 2-level undersea villa. Letting you experience an exotic style of living, dining, and sleeping under the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean, this surreal residence is not only the most opulent accommodation option, but also one of the most bewildering Maldives sightseeing places.
During your stay here, you can enjoy world-class facilities such as private chef and butler, infinity pool, professional spa treatments, on-call fitness trainer, and water activities. Some of the water sports that the adrenaline seekers can expect to enjoy at The Muraka include snorkeling, and diving, jet skiing.
Location: Rangali Island, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
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During your stay here, you can enjoy world-class facilities such as private chef and butler, infinity pool, professional spa treatments, on-call fitness trainer, and water activities. Some of the water sports that the adrenaline seekers can expect to enjoy at The Muraka include snorkeling, and diving, jet skiing.
Location: Rangali Island, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
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Sun Island
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Known popularly as Nalaguraidhoo Island, the Sun Island happens to be one of the top places to see in Maldives. Adorned with lavish greenery, fragrant tropical flowers, and stunning beaches, this place propels a myriad of visitors wanting to relax in the arms of nature.
The island assures the maximum joy and pleasure to the vacationers with its fabulous resorts, sparkling blue waters, and flamboyant shores. Owing to its incredible virgin beauty and true serenity, this place is counted among the best destinations for honeymooning.
The major attractions in Sun Island include snorkeling, windsurfing, diving, and relaxing at the world-class spa retreats.
The island assures the maximum joy and pleasure to the vacationers with its fabulous resorts, sparkling blue waters, and flamboyant shores. Owing to its incredible virgin beauty and true serenity, this place is counted among the best destinations for honeymooning.
The major attractions in Sun Island include snorkeling, windsurfing, diving, and relaxing at the world-class spa retreats.
Location: Sun Island is located in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Banana Reef
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Ornated with powerful overhangs, colorful coral reefs, majestic cliffs, and beautiful caves, Banana Reef is counted among the most ancient reefs in Maldives. Populated by groupers, barracudas, and sharks, this place propels divers from across the globe. The calm currents and excellent visibility work perfectly for beginners as well as seasoned divers.
The dive range at Banana Reef starts from five meters and goes till thirty meters underwater. The temperature of the water also remains quite accommodating, ranging from 24oC to 29oC. All these conditions make Banana Reef a perfect hub for adventure enthusiasts to experience scuba diving, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Location: Banana Reef is situated in North Male Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: May to July.
Entry fee: The diving fee at Banana Reef starts from INR 4600 per head.
Timings: Visitors can enjoy diving at Banana Reef from 9 AM to 7 PM, throughout the week.
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The dive range at Banana Reef starts from five meters and goes till thirty meters underwater. The temperature of the water also remains quite accommodating, ranging from 24oC to 29oC. All these conditions make Banana Reef a perfect hub for adventure enthusiasts to experience scuba diving, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Location: Banana Reef is situated in North Male Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: May to July.
Entry fee: The diving fee at Banana Reef starts from INR 4600 per head.
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Maamigili
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Known popularly as the ‘Whale Shark Island’, Maamigili is a considerably large island sheltering over 2300 people. With two big harbors, this destination is considered as a renowned and bustling fishing island. With a very few guesthouses, three restaurants, and an ATM, Maamigili is one of the budget-friendly places to visit in Maldives.
One of the major attractions of this island is the Maamigili Whale Shark Point, which happens to be the only spot where one can get the opportunity to spot the beautiful and friendly whale sharks in the country. This spot is also known to be the second most amazing place for diving and snorkeling in Asia.
Location: Maamigili Island is located on Raa Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: March to October.
Entry fee: There is no entry fee for visiting Maamigili Island.
Timings: Maamigili Island can be visited at any time of the day.
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One of the major attractions of this island is the Maamigili Whale Shark Point, which happens to be the only spot where one can get the opportunity to spot the beautiful and friendly whale sharks in the country. This spot is also known to be the second most amazing place for diving and snorkeling in Asia.
Location: Maamigili Island is located on Raa Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: March to October.
Entry fee: There is no entry fee for visiting Maamigili Island.
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The Maldives Glowing Beach is situated at the Mudhdhoo Island, also known as the Vaadhoo Island in Raa Atoll. Beach is one of the most visited tourist destinations in these islands, mostly known for its phenomenal fluorescent, glowing waves. This natural phenomenon occurs due to the presence of millions of marine microbes known as phytoplankton in the water.
This phytoplankton is bioluminescent and as the skies get darker after sunset, these microscopic planktons emit a bright vibrant blue light in the water which creates an ethereal effect. This phenomenon makes the waves glow as they gently splash over the beach and is the ideal place to spend your time after sundown in the Maldives. The best time to visit the Glowing Beach is between June and October when the sea remains comparatively warmer due to the summer season. The warm, tropical, coastal weather is the perfect condition for the planktons to thrive and glow brightly.
There are other exciting recreational activities like scuba diving and snorkelling that take place on this beach, during which you can interact closely with the rich and colourful marine life that thrives on this beach and in the water. The beach is also ideal for picnics, events, romantic walks and dinners, water sports and other activities that make your trip to the beach exceptional and memorable.
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Alimatha Island
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Alimatha Island attracts tourists from all over the world with its unbeatable greenery along with crystal clear waters. Known as an internationally acclaimed diving spot, this pristine island shelters a plethora of marine creatures.
Divers and snorkelers visiting the underwater world at this island can get a chance to explore awe-inspiring corals and a host of colorful fishes like moray, jackfish, and eels. In addition to diving, tourists flocking to Alimatha Island can also experience canoeing and windsurfing. Furthermore, the pleasant climate at this place also permits visitors to hike along the island’s trails and explore its hidden beauty.
Location: Alimatha Island is situated in Vaavu Atoll, on the eastern periphery of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: March to April.
Divers and snorkelers visiting the underwater world at this island can get a chance to explore awe-inspiring corals and a host of colorful fishes like moray, jackfish, and eels. In addition to diving, tourists flocking to Alimatha Island can also experience canoeing and windsurfing. Furthermore, the pleasant climate at this place also permits visitors to hike along the island’s trails and explore its hidden beauty.
Location: Alimatha Island is situated in Vaavu Atoll, on the eastern periphery of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: March to April.
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Fihalhohi Island
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Set amidst clear waters and tall palm trees, Fihalhohi Island happens to be one of the most tranquilizing places to visit in Maldives. Visited mostly by couples and honeymooners, this place has love and romance filled in its air.
The island is characterized by warm weather, which makes it a great destination for enjoying exhilarating water activities like jet skiing, banana boat rides, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and kite surfing.
Fihalhohi Island is also known for the spectacular reef which surrounds it and shelters a myriad of beautiful marine creatures. This mesmerizing island is even known for its amazing tropical Balinese treatments.
Location: Fihalhohi Island is located at the South Kaafu Atoll in Male.
Best Time to visit: December to June.
The island is characterized by warm weather, which makes it a great destination for enjoying exhilarating water activities like jet skiing, banana boat rides, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and kite surfing.
Fihalhohi Island is also known for the spectacular reef which surrounds it and shelters a myriad of beautiful marine creatures. This mesmerizing island is even known for its amazing tropical Balinese treatments.
Location: Fihalhohi Island is located at the South Kaafu Atoll in Male.
Best Time to visit: December to June.
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Emboodhu Finolhu Island
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The major attraction in Emboodhu Finolhu Island is the amazing arrangement of its splendid water villas. These lovely villas are carefully laid out to form an illusion of a beautiful flower, offering the island a precious stone to place in its crown.
Tourists flocking to this place make it a point to take a seaplane tour over this incredibly amazing island in order to visualize the hidden panoramic vistas. Other activities enjoyed by visitors in Emboodhu Finolhu Island are cruising, scuba diving, and snorkeling. One can also relax and rejuvenate in one of the revitalizing massage and spa retreats of the place.
Location: Emboodhu Finolhu Island is located in South Male Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Tourists flocking to this place make it a point to take a seaplane tour over this incredibly amazing island in order to visualize the hidden panoramic vistas. Other activities enjoyed by visitors in Emboodhu Finolhu Island are cruising, scuba diving, and snorkeling. One can also relax and rejuvenate in one of the revitalizing massage and spa retreats of the place.
Location: Emboodhu Finolhu Island is located in South Male Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Baros Island
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One of the calmest places to visit in Maldives that would keep the traffic at bay and offer you complete peace is the enticing Baros Island. Known popularly for its stunning sun-kissed beaches, luxurious resorts, and natural elegance, this island is an unforgettable treat to the eyes.
With a plethora of beautiful water villas, good bars, and elegant restaurants, this place is best for vacationing with your lover and friends. Blessed with cyan blue water and spectacular coral reef, Baros Island is also an ideal destination for experiencing scuba diving and snorkeling.
Location: Baros Island is located in North Male Atoll in the Republic of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to March.
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With a plethora of beautiful water villas, good bars, and elegant restaurants, this place is best for vacationing with your lover and friends. Blessed with cyan blue water and spectacular coral reef, Baros Island is also an ideal destination for experiencing scuba diving and snorkeling.
Location: Baros Island is located in North Male Atoll in the Republic of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to March.
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Mirihi Island
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Known popularly for its digital detox therapy, Mirihi Island welcomes tourists who want to keep all digital media at bay and simply relax and rejuvenate. Located far away from the chaotic world, this beautiful island assures vacationers a completely calm and peaceful environment to unwind and burst their stress and anxieties.
With more than 35 water villas and cozy restaurants, this place is one of the most surreal places to visit in Maldives for enjoying water sports and romantic dinners. Mirihi Island does not only attract honeymooners and friends, but the atmosphere of the place also lures solo travelers looking forward to spending some quality time in solitude.
Location: Mirihi Island is located in the Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to October.
With more than 35 water villas and cozy restaurants, this place is one of the most surreal places to visit in Maldives for enjoying water sports and romantic dinners. Mirihi Island does not only attract honeymooners and friends, but the atmosphere of the place also lures solo travelers looking forward to spending some quality time in solitude.
Location: Mirihi Island is located in the Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to October.
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Huvahendhoo Island
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Known widely for its soft white sand beaches, Huvahendhoo Island welcomes vacationers for a peaceful and undisturbed holiday. Boasting lustrous greenery and calm waters this piece of rejuvenating beauty is the best place to unwind and detox oneself of the chaotic city life.
As this island is believed to be a family-friendly holiday spot, kids can also have their fair share of enjoyment and fun. With a plethora of restaurants serving excellent local as well as global delicacies, this pretty island is a perfect place for rejoicing with your loved ones on a beach holiday. The major attractions of Huvahendhoo Island include top-class spa retreats, beach volleyball, and water villas.
Location: Huvahendhoo Island is located in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to October.
As this island is believed to be a family-friendly holiday spot, kids can also have their fair share of enjoyment and fun. With a plethora of restaurants serving excellent local as well as global delicacies, this pretty island is a perfect place for rejoicing with your loved ones on a beach holiday. The major attractions of Huvahendhoo Island include top-class spa retreats, beach volleyball, and water villas.
Location: Huvahendhoo Island is located in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to October.
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Rangali Island
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Flaunting clear cyan blue waters and sandy beaches, Rangali Island is counted among the most picturesque Maldives sightseeing places, you would crave to take your loved ones to. With a plethora of outdoor fun activities available here for kids as well as adults, Rangali Island is a complete family-friendly destination in this archipelago.
This spectacular island is known popularly for The Conrad Maldives, an super luxury resort offering a relaxing and lavish stay. Rangali Island forms an ideal hub for enjoying umpteen varieties of water activities, such as dolphin spotting, swimming, and fishing.
Location: Alif Dhaal Atoll, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to February.
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This spectacular island is known popularly for The Conrad Maldives, an super luxury resort offering a relaxing and lavish stay. Rangali Island forms an ideal hub for enjoying umpteen varieties of water activities, such as dolphin spotting, swimming, and fishing.
Location: Alif Dhaal Atoll, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to February.
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Veligandu Island Beach
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Counted among the reasonably small islands in South Asia, Veligandu Island Beach offers vacationers a glorious holiday experience. Packed with surprising greenery and shimmering waters, this paradise-like island is one of the most serene places to visit in Maldives.
The lagoons at Veligandu Island Beach lure visitors and offer them excellent opportunities to experience snorkeling and scuba diving like never before. Located at a close distance to a fishermen village, this surreal island even offers travelers the chance to relish delicious and aromatic seafood.
Location: Veligandu Island Beach is situated in North Ari Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to March.
The lagoons at Veligandu Island Beach lure visitors and offer them excellent opportunities to experience snorkeling and scuba diving like never before. Located at a close distance to a fishermen village, this surreal island even offers travelers the chance to relish delicious and aromatic seafood.
Location: Veligandu Island Beach is situated in North Ari Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to March.
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Gan Island
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The southernmost island on Addu Atoll, Gan Island is one of the most secluded yet incredibly beautiful places to see in Maldives. Making available for lavish resorts and local cultural experiences, this place exhibits the perfect amalgam of tradition and luxury.
With the Gan International Airport positioned here, the place has become one of the easily accessible Maldivian islands.
Some of the exciting activities tourists usually enjoy at Gan Island include snorkeling, cycling, and scuba diving. Nature enthusiasts also like to pay a visit to the spellbinding mangrove forests and spend some time in the lap of nature.
With the Gan International Airport positioned here, the place has become one of the easily accessible Maldivian islands.
Some of the exciting activities tourists usually enjoy at Gan Island include snorkeling, cycling, and scuba diving. Nature enthusiasts also like to pay a visit to the spellbinding mangrove forests and spend some time in the lap of nature.
Location: Gan Island is located in Addu Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: January to April.
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Dhangethi
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Lying at a distance of around 87 kilometers from the capital city of Male, Dhangethi is a tiny island inhabited by about 1000 people.
This pretty little island is filled with narrow streets and unique brightly painted houses, creating a spectacularly tranquil atmosphere. The island has a tiny bikini area where one can find a host of loungers and hammocks for a convenient and comfortable stay.
Tourists visiting Dhangethi Island usually enjoy kitesurfing, diving, windsurfing, canoeing, and fishing.
This pretty little island is filled with narrow streets and unique brightly painted houses, creating a spectacularly tranquil atmosphere. The island has a tiny bikini area where one can find a host of loungers and hammocks for a convenient and comfortable stay.
Tourists visiting Dhangethi Island usually enjoy kitesurfing, diving, windsurfing, canoeing, and fishing.
Location: Dhangethi Island is located on the Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to October.
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Naifaru
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The capital of Maldives’ Lhaviyani Atoll, Naifaru is known popularly as the renowned artist Naifaru Dohokko’s island. Inhabited for over 400 years, this island has about 120 shops that cater to the needs of the people residing here. These shops include nourishment item stores, building material shops, electronic shops, car showrooms, handyman shops, and fashion boutiques.
Packed with historical monuments and cultural places, Naifaru Island is counted among the top tourist places to visit in Maldives. Snorkeling and diving are some of the most exciting things that tourists love to do at this enchanting island destination.
Location: Naifaru Island is located in Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Late December to early March.
Packed with historical monuments and cultural places, Naifaru Island is counted among the top tourist places to visit in Maldives. Snorkeling and diving are some of the most exciting things that tourists love to do at this enchanting island destination.
Location: Naifaru Island is located in Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Late December to early March.
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Thoddoo
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Situated at a distance of around 67 kilometers from the capital city of Male, the oval shaped Thoddoo Island is popular for its huge production of watermelons. Specialized in delicious authentic seafood, this island is a recommended visit for travelers who are interested in experiencing the traditional Maldivian lifestyle.
Flaunting untouched beauty and a peaceful environment, this destination can be the right pick for couples seeking a secluded honeymoon trip. Tourists visiting Thoddoo enjoy strolling through the bustling markets, relishing authentic food, and interacting with the natives.
Location: Thoddoo Island is located on the Alif Alif Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: April, June, July.
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Flaunting untouched beauty and a peaceful environment, this destination can be the right pick for couples seeking a secluded honeymoon trip. Tourists visiting Thoddoo enjoy strolling through the bustling markets, relishing authentic food, and interacting with the natives.
Location: Thoddoo Island is located on the Alif Alif Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: April, June, July.
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Kanuhura Island
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Luring adventure enthusiasts and honeymooners, Kanuhura Island offers a villa setting with the opportunity to enjoy exhilarating activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, and beach volleyball. Every villa on this island is kids-friendly and offers luxurious amenities for a splendid beach vacation.
Tourists visiting this breathtaking destination also engage in yoga sessions including rhythmic yoga, ashtanga yoga, and sunset yoga. They also spend time pampering and rejuvenating themselves in the amazing spa retreats at this place. One can also visit the orchid gardens and explore the local fishermen villages to get a sneak peek into the culture of Kanuhura.
Location: Kanuhura Island is located in eastern Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: October to December.
Tourists visiting this breathtaking destination also engage in yoga sessions including rhythmic yoga, ashtanga yoga, and sunset yoga. They also spend time pampering and rejuvenating themselves in the amazing spa retreats at this place. One can also visit the orchid gardens and explore the local fishermen villages to get a sneak peek into the culture of Kanuhura.
Location: Kanuhura Island is located in eastern Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: October to December.
Shopping Places In Maldives
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Male Local Market
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Having gained a lot of popularity among the tourists for its amazing souvenirs, Male Local Market is one of Maldives best places for shopping. This huge street market is packed with a plethora of colourful stalls selling mementos and local handicrafts.
There are also a number of kiosks offering flavoursome local snacks to the shoppers. Tourists paying a visit to the Male Local Market usually love to shop for packaged sweetmeat, palm sleepers, seashell home decor, local pickles, miniature boats, and lacquerware. While you enjoy shopping here, do remember to try the fresh and sweet-smelling coconut milk sold here.
Location: Male’ Higun, Male, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
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There are also a number of kiosks offering flavoursome local snacks to the shoppers. Tourists paying a visit to the Male Local Market usually love to shop for packaged sweetmeat, palm sleepers, seashell home decor, local pickles, miniature boats, and lacquerware. While you enjoy shopping here, do remember to try the fresh and sweet-smelling coconut milk sold here.
Location: Male’ Higun, Male, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
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Majeedhee Magu
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Known widely as the busiest street in Maldives, Majeedhee Magu is a heaven for shopaholics. Crossing the Male city from the west to the east, this place shelters shops offering every item from electronic goods and jewelry to handlooms and cosmetics. Giving away amazing vibes to the shoppers, this bustling market offers a sneak peek into the unique Maldivian lifestyle.
Some of the important things to buy at Majeedhee Magu include libaas (traditional Maldivian garment), Islamic perfumes, homemade pickles, Islamic headgear, and local crafts. This lively market is also popular for its broad spectrum of delectable fishes including canned tuna, dried fish chips, and smoked fish.
Location: Majeedhee Magu is located in Male, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Timings: Majeedhee Magu is open for the public from 9 AM to 11 PM, on all days.
Some of the important things to buy at Majeedhee Magu include libaas (traditional Maldivian garment), Islamic perfumes, homemade pickles, Islamic headgear, and local crafts. This lively market is also popular for its broad spectrum of delectable fishes including canned tuna, dried fish chips, and smoked fish.
Location: Majeedhee Magu is located in Male, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Timings: Majeedhee Magu is open for the public from 9 AM to 11 PM, on all days.
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Le Cute
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Le Cute is one of the most recommended Maldives places to visit for shopping an excellent range of amazing beauty and healthcare products. This swanky store deals with cosmetics, herbal products, and toiletries.
Tourists visiting Le Cute make it a point to shop for their umpteen varieties of exotic perfumes and take home as a sweet souvenir. If you want to visit Le Cute without its heavy crowd and enjoy a relaxed shopping experience, head to the place between 9.30 AM to 11 PM, 4 PM to 6 PM, or 8 PM to 11 PM.
Location: Majeedhee Magu Road, Male, Maldives.
Tourists visiting Le Cute make it a point to shop for their umpteen varieties of exotic perfumes and take home as a sweet souvenir. If you want to visit Le Cute without its heavy crowd and enjoy a relaxed shopping experience, head to the place between 9.30 AM to 11 PM, 4 PM to 6 PM, or 8 PM to 11 PM.
Location: Majeedhee Magu Road, Male, Maldives.
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STO Trade Centre
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The STO Trade Centre in Maldives makes for an one-stop shopping destination that lets you shop for all your needs under a single roof. While the first level of the mall sells out household items, the 2nd and the 3rd levels let you shop your heart out for amazing souvenirs.
Visited by a plethora of tourists as well as locals every day, STO Trade Centre makes for one of the most common supermarkets of Maldives. Some of the most recommended and frequently bought products at this superstore include electronic gadgets, handicrafts, local mementos.
Location: Orchid Magu, Male, Maldives.
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Visited by a plethora of tourists as well as locals every day, STO Trade Centre makes for one of the most common supermarkets of Maldives. Some of the most recommended and frequently bought products at this superstore include electronic gadgets, handicrafts, local mementos.
Location: Orchid Magu, Male, Maldives.
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Island Bazaar
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Island Bazaar is a charming European style boutique that offers the tourists a totally unique shopping experience. This alluring shopping destination does not just sell out trendy fashion products, but even go an extra step and help promote the brilliant handicrafts of the skilled artisans of the region.
Each of the locally crafted products sold here, starting from bags and cushions to fridge magnets and ornaments, showcase beautiful intricate designs that are claimed to be inimitable. Some of the top-rated things you can purchase from Island Bazaar include scarves, jewelry, vases, miniature boats, and portraits.
Location: M.Karishma. Level 1, Fareedhee Magu, Male’, Maldives.
Each of the locally crafted products sold here, starting from bags and cushions to fridge magnets and ornaments, showcase beautiful intricate designs that are claimed to be inimitable. Some of the top-rated things you can purchase from Island Bazaar include scarves, jewelry, vases, miniature boats, and portraits.
Location: M.Karishma. Level 1, Fareedhee Magu, Male’, Maldives.
Places to Eat in Maldives
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Seagull Cafe
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Showcasing a tastefully adorned interior Seagull Cafe is one of the most reputed culinary outlets in Maldives. This beautiful restaurant features two dining spaces; while one is located in the terrace garden downstairs, the other lies in the upper floor with a towering tree growing amidst the area.
Serving a broad selection of lip-smacking Italian, Maldivian, English, and North Indian cuisines, this place lets you dine with an enchanting view of the magnificent Grand Friday Mosque and the quaint streets.
Some of the most recommended dishes to try at Seagull Cafe include Orange and Herb Glazed Roast Turkey Breast, Snapper Steak, and Burgers. Seagull Cafe also offers the most delectable ice creams in the island, specializing in 30 unique flavors.
Location: Fareedhee Magu, Male, Maldives.
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Serving a broad selection of lip-smacking Italian, Maldivian, English, and North Indian cuisines, this place lets you dine with an enchanting view of the magnificent Grand Friday Mosque and the quaint streets.
Some of the most recommended dishes to try at Seagull Cafe include Orange and Herb Glazed Roast Turkey Breast, Snapper Steak, and Burgers. Seagull Cafe also offers the most delectable ice creams in the island, specializing in 30 unique flavors.
Location: Fareedhee Magu, Male, Maldives.
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Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
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Situated at The Conrad Maldives and lying 5 meters underneath the sea level, Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is one of Maldives beautiful places to eat.
With the capacity of accommodating 14 guests at one time, this stunning acrylic structure has a glass rooftop that offers spectacular views of the beautiful corals. In addition to serving as a dreamy restaurant, this place also arranges private events and parties on the demand of their guests.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is known popularly for serving super delicious European cuisine with an Asian touch. Some of the most-loved specialities of this famous Maldivian restaurant include Caviar, Maldivian lobster, Sous vide bresse chicken, Honey roasted pumpkin cheesecake, and Coconut crusted légine.
Location: Conrad Rangali Island 20077, Maldives.
With the capacity of accommodating 14 guests at one time, this stunning acrylic structure has a glass rooftop that offers spectacular views of the beautiful corals. In addition to serving as a dreamy restaurant, this place also arranges private events and parties on the demand of their guests.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is known popularly for serving super delicious European cuisine with an Asian touch. Some of the most-loved specialities of this famous Maldivian restaurant include Caviar, Maldivian lobster, Sous vide bresse chicken, Honey roasted pumpkin cheesecake, and Coconut crusted légine.
Location: Conrad Rangali Island 20077, Maldives.
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Subsix
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Known to be the first ever underwater nightclub of Maldives, Subsix has got everything to offer you that “undersea” feeling. From the mermaid theme and shell-shaped bar to the coral-like chandeliers and sea anemones resembling chairs, this spectacular restaurant is adorned enough to ooze out the aura of the marine world from every aspect.
Positioned around 20 feet below the Indian Ocean, Subsix can be reached by taking a speedboat and then descending a 3-tiered staircase. Subsix serves delectable multi-cuisine lunch and dinner throughout the week and hosts a lavish underwater party on all Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Location: Niyama Private Islands Maldives, Huluwalu, Dhaalu Atoll 00000, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
Positioned around 20 feet below the Indian Ocean, Subsix can be reached by taking a speedboat and then descending a 3-tiered staircase. Subsix serves delectable multi-cuisine lunch and dinner throughout the week and hosts a lavish underwater party on all Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Location: Niyama Private Islands Maldives, Huluwalu, Dhaalu Atoll 00000, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
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SEA
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Taking underwater dining to the next level, SEA is a spectacular undersea restaurant that offers you much more than delicious gourmet cuisine. Flaunting an exotic collection of fine wines that span over nine decades, the restaurant calls itself one of Maldives best places for a lavish fine dining experience.
While you relish your food here, you can also enjoy a spectrum of fun-filled activities like dance and dart. Appearing extra sizable owing to its mirrored interior, this underwater dining facility immerses itself three meters under the sea and serves super flavoursome breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Location: Kihavah Huravalhi Island, 20215, Maldives.
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While you relish your food here, you can also enjoy a spectrum of fun-filled activities like dance and dart. Appearing extra sizable owing to its mirrored interior, this underwater dining facility immerses itself three meters under the sea and serves super flavoursome breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Location: Kihavah Huravalhi Island, 20215, Maldives.
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5.8 Undersea Restaurant
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Showcasing a gorgeous interior, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant is an unparalleled treat to the eyes. With an extensive menu and delectable culinary preparations, this exquisite underwater Maldivian restaurant lets you enjoy wholesome lunch, romantic sunset dinner, and scrumptious and surreal moonlit dinner.
Making for the largest all-glass underwater restaurant in the world, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant serves its guests excellent service, an opulent ambiance, and super yummilicious European, fusion, and seafood delicacies. Offering multiple dining settings, this restaurant forms an ideal culinary option for couples as well as families.
Location: Hurawalhi Island Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll, Hurawalhi Island, Maldives.
Making for the largest all-glass underwater restaurant in the world, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant serves its guests excellent service, an opulent ambiance, and super yummilicious European, fusion, and seafood delicacies. Offering multiple dining settings, this restaurant forms an ideal culinary option for couples as well as families.
Location: Hurawalhi Island Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll, Hurawalhi Island, Maldives.
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Minus Six Meters
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Forming a part of the luxury resort OZEN, Minus Six Meters is an exotic undersea restaurant featuring a plush ambiance and romantic setting. As its name suggests, this awe-inspiring dining facility is nestled 6 meters under the Indian Ocean.
The classy fine dining experience, the alluring views of the shells, turtles, and multicolour fishes, the tasteful seafood cuisine, and their special Champagne breakfast, make this one of the most captivating Maldives places to visit with your loved one. Apart from dining here, you can also have your evening themed parties arranged here on special request.
Location: OZEN by Atmosphere, Maadhoo Island, South Mal- Atoll, Maadhoo Island 20094, Maldives.
The classy fine dining experience, the alluring views of the shells, turtles, and multicolour fishes, the tasteful seafood cuisine, and their special Champagne breakfast, make this one of the most captivating Maldives places to visit with your loved one. Apart from dining here, you can also have your evening themed parties arranged here on special request.
Location: OZEN by Atmosphere, Maadhoo Island, South Mal- Atoll, Maadhoo Island 20094, Maldives.
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Thai Wok Restaurant
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If you are craving to enjoy some delicious authentic Thai delicacies in the island nation of Maldives, head to Thai Wok Restaurant without a second thought. The decor of this beautiful restaurant is quite modest and simple with its menu comprising Thai and Oriental cuisine.
This budget-friendly Thai restaurant usually remains crowded with tourists as well as locals dropping here mainly for lunch and dinner. The primary highlights of Thai Wok Restaurant include its scrumptious thrice-weekly buffet and its most-loved speciality Tom Yum Goong soup.
Location: Hithah Fivinivaa Magu, Male, Maldives.
This budget-friendly Thai restaurant usually remains crowded with tourists as well as locals dropping here mainly for lunch and dinner. The primary highlights of Thai Wok Restaurant include its scrumptious thrice-weekly buffet and its most-loved speciality Tom Yum Goong soup.
Location: Hithah Fivinivaa Magu, Male, Maldives.
Offbeat Places in Maldives
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Dhigurah
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Located at a distance of around 96 kilometers from the capital city Male, Dhigurah is counted among the least resided islands in Maldives. Packed with lavish resorts and white sand beaches, this beautiful island offers the best blend of entertainment and comfort.
Known for shark safari and snorkeling activities, this destination promises the finest diving experience in the entire world. The different types of snorkeling opportunities available at Dhigurah Island include Whale Shark Snorkeling, Manta Snorkeling, and House Reef Snorkeling.
Other activities enjoyed by visitors on this island include dolphin spotting, fishing, and sandbank picnicking. Tourists also get a chance to enjoy fish barbeque in the evening, which is arranged on the sandbank of Dhigurah.
Location: Dhigurah Island is situated on the Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: January to September.
Known for shark safari and snorkeling activities, this destination promises the finest diving experience in the entire world. The different types of snorkeling opportunities available at Dhigurah Island include Whale Shark Snorkeling, Manta Snorkeling, and House Reef Snorkeling.
Other activities enjoyed by visitors on this island include dolphin spotting, fishing, and sandbank picnicking. Tourists also get a chance to enjoy fish barbeque in the evening, which is arranged on the sandbank of Dhigurah.
Location: Dhigurah Island is situated on the Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: January to September.
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Bikini Beach
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Spread across a huge area, the archipelago’s official Bikini Beach is not only Maldives beautiful places to see, but also to show off that alluring beach body!
Dotted with comfortable sun beds and flanked by tall palm trees, this place makes for an exotic destination to enjoy a lazy laid-back beach day out. Tourists often flock to this beach with their loved ones and enjoy an intimate moment soaking in the warm sun rays. Other exciting and fun-filled activities that visitors love to enjoy at Bikini Beach include snorkeling, wadling, and swimming.
Location: Rasdhoo Island, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Dotted with comfortable sun beds and flanked by tall palm trees, this place makes for an exotic destination to enjoy a lazy laid-back beach day out. Tourists often flock to this beach with their loved ones and enjoy an intimate moment soaking in the warm sun rays. Other exciting and fun-filled activities that visitors love to enjoy at Bikini Beach include snorkeling, wadling, and swimming.
Location: Rasdhoo Island, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
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Ukulhas
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Surrounded by clear blue lagoons and spectacular coral reefs, Ukulhas is a sparsely populated and environmentally friendly island in Maldives. Forming the island country’s first ever eco-friendly isle, this naturally beautiful island is known for its excellent waste management system and cleanliness.
One of the major attractions of this island destination is its stunning Bikini Beach, dotted with colorful umbrellas and lined with comfortable sunbeds. Ukulhas Island is completely kids-friendly and is visited frequently by families who love spotting manta rays, reef sharks, and zebra sharks. Other exciting activities to enjoy at Ukulhas include snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and sandbank picnicking.
Location: Ukulhas Island is located on the Alif Alif Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: April, May and June.
One of the major attractions of this island destination is its stunning Bikini Beach, dotted with colorful umbrellas and lined with comfortable sunbeds. Ukulhas Island is completely kids-friendly and is visited frequently by families who love spotting manta rays, reef sharks, and zebra sharks. Other exciting activities to enjoy at Ukulhas include snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and sandbank picnicking.
Location: Ukulhas Island is located on the Alif Alif Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: April, May and June.
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Meedhoo
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Known as one of the cheapest places to visit in Maldives, Meedhoo is a pretty little populated island of the Raa Atoll.
Settled somewhere between 1000 and 500 BCE, this island is the birthplace of the early pioneers of the Aryans. Originating from the initial Indo-Aryan pilgrims, the very name ‘Meedhoo’ is a Sanskrit term, which means ‘Huge Island’. Some of the places of tourist interest on Meedhoo Island include the Old Friday Mosque and Kogannu.
Location: Meedhoo Island is located on the Raa Atoll of the Republic of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Early November to late March.
Settled somewhere between 1000 and 500 BCE, this island is the birthplace of the early pioneers of the Aryans. Originating from the initial Indo-Aryan pilgrims, the very name ‘Meedhoo’ is a Sanskrit term, which means ‘Huge Island’. Some of the places of tourist interest on Meedhoo Island include the Old Friday Mosque and Kogannu.
Location: Meedhoo Island is located on the Raa Atoll of the Republic of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Early November to late March.
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Halaveli Islands
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Sometimes isolation and solitude can be the best remedy you need to rejuvenate and de-stress yourself. That being said, there can be no better escape than the Halaveli Islands to detach yourself from the chaos and find peace and serenity. With over 55 water villas set cozily amidst a blissful surrounding, this place forms a tranquilizing getaway for couples and friends.
The most exciting activities enjoyed by visitors at the Halaveli Islands include traditional cruise ride, dolphin spotting, paddle boating, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, and scuba diving. Visitors also love to take a stroll through the local village and get an insight of culture and tradition of the natives of the country.
The most exciting activities enjoyed by visitors at the Halaveli Islands include traditional cruise ride, dolphin spotting, paddle boating, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, and scuba diving. Visitors also love to take a stroll through the local village and get an insight of culture and tradition of the natives of the country.
Location: Halaveli Islands are located in North Ari Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to March.
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Hanifaru Bay
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Offering the best underwater experiences in the entire country, Hanifaru Bay is one of such places to see in Maldives that can etch a memorable experience in your mind.
Packed with spellbinding blue lagoons, bountiful marine life, and virgin white sandy beaches, this place is a jaw-dropping beauty. Brimming with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, stingray, and moray eels, this place offers unmatched aesthetically tempting sights.
Hanifaru Bay entices tourists from across the globe to experience exhilarating activities such as scuba diving, night snorkeling, and underwater photography.
Location: Hanifaru Bay is located in Baa Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: May to December.
Packed with spellbinding blue lagoons, bountiful marine life, and virgin white sandy beaches, this place is a jaw-dropping beauty. Brimming with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, stingray, and moray eels, this place offers unmatched aesthetically tempting sights.
Hanifaru Bay entices tourists from across the globe to experience exhilarating activities such as scuba diving, night snorkeling, and underwater photography.
Location: Hanifaru Bay is located in Baa Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: May to December.
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HP Reef
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Also known as the ‘Rainbow Reef’ and the ‘Girifushi Thila’, HP Reef is counted among the prettiest Maldives tourist spots. Declared as a Protected Marine Area, this beautiful diving hub is known for its brilliantly colored seabed, which is adorned with spellbinding corals.
The bustling reef is packed with surprising formations that include amazing caves, crevices, a swim-through vertical chimney of 25 meters, and huge blocks. HP Reef is home to yellow, orange, and bright blue corals, including sea whips, sea fans, and gorgonians.
The place is frequently thronged by thousands of small-sized fishes, barracudas, dog-toothed tunas, eagle rays, and grey reef sharks. With dives ranging up to 40 meters underwater, HP Reef is the perfect spot for exploring a myriad of living underwater treasures.
Location: HP Reef is located at North Male Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to April.
Timings: HP Reef can be visited from 9 AM to 1 PM, on all days.
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The bustling reef is packed with surprising formations that include amazing caves, crevices, a swim-through vertical chimney of 25 meters, and huge blocks. HP Reef is home to yellow, orange, and bright blue corals, including sea whips, sea fans, and gorgonians.
The place is frequently thronged by thousands of small-sized fishes, barracudas, dog-toothed tunas, eagle rays, and grey reef sharks. With dives ranging up to 40 meters underwater, HP Reef is the perfect spot for exploring a myriad of living underwater treasures.
Location: HP Reef is located at North Male Atoll in the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to April.
Timings: HP Reef can be visited from 9 AM to 1 PM, on all days.
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Dhadimagi Kilhi
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Known for its spectacular picturesque beauty, Dhadimagi Kilhi happens to be the second largest freshwater lake of the island country. Spread across a huge area of around 6.37 hectares, this spellbinding destination is surrounded by fresh green vegetation on all sides.
Owing to its fresh calm waters, this spot is one of the most ideal places to visit in Maldives for swimming. Other exciting activities enjoyed at Dhadimagi Kilhi include boating, fishing, and angling. Considering its immaculately clean waters, this lake is also utilized for medicinal uses by the Maldivian Government.
Location: Dhadimagi Kilhi is located on the Fuvahmulah Atoll of the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to September.
Owing to its fresh calm waters, this spot is one of the most ideal places to visit in Maldives for swimming. Other exciting activities enjoyed at Dhadimagi Kilhi include boating, fishing, and angling. Considering its immaculately clean waters, this lake is also utilized for medicinal uses by the Maldivian Government.
Location: Dhadimagi Kilhi is located on the Fuvahmulah Atoll of the Maldives.
Best Time to visit: July to September.
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Utheemu Ganduvaru
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Lying on a tiny island resembling a green jellyfish, Utheemu Ganduvaru is counted among the most recommended places to see in Maldives.
Known popularly for its historical significance, this iconic structure served as the residence of Sultan Mohamed Thakrufaanu, a powerful king of the Utheemu Dynasty. Built entirely of wood, this heritage building forms a unique treat for the eyes.
Visited majorly by history fanatics, Utheemu Ganduvaru forms the most ideal place for exploring the glorious past of Utheemu Island as well as the respectable Utheemu Dynasty.
Known popularly for its historical significance, this iconic structure served as the residence of Sultan Mohamed Thakrufaanu, a powerful king of the Utheemu Dynasty. Built entirely of wood, this heritage building forms a unique treat for the eyes.
Visited majorly by history fanatics, Utheemu Ganduvaru forms the most ideal place for exploring the glorious past of Utheemu Island as well as the respectable Utheemu Dynasty.
Location: Utheemu Ganduvaru is situated on the Utheemu Island, in Haa Alif Atoll, in the northern part of Maldives.
Best Time to visit: May to November.
Entry fee: The entry fee for visiting Utheemu Ganduvaru is $5 USD per head.
Timings: Utheemu Ganduvaru can be visited from 9 AM to 6 PM, throughout the week except on Friday and Saturday.
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Tsunami Monument
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Lying in southeast Male, the freestanding Tsunami Monument is a magnificent memorial dedicated to the 74 lives lost to the 2004 tsunami.
Making for one of the very hopeful places to visit in Maldives Male for history enthusiasts, this majestic structure showcases a brilliant architecture. The twenty steel spheres of the monument represent the country’s 20 atolls and the raised pillars signify the fierce tsunami waves. While the edifice of the structure showcases the names of the deceased victims, its rods pay tribute to them.
Location: Thin Ruh Park, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry Fee: INR 50 for adults & INR 40 for children.
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Making for one of the very hopeful places to visit in Maldives Male for history enthusiasts, this majestic structure showcases a brilliant architecture. The twenty steel spheres of the monument represent the country’s 20 atolls and the raised pillars signify the fierce tsunami waves. While the edifice of the structure showcases the names of the deceased victims, its rods pay tribute to them.
Location: Thin Ruh Park, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry Fee: INR 50 for adults & INR 40 for children.
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National Museum
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Lying in southeast Male, the freestanding Tsunami Monument is a magnificent memorial dedicated to the 74 lives lost to the 2004 tsunami.
Making for one of the very hopeful places to visit in Maldives Male for history enthusiasts, this majestic structure showcases a brilliant architecture. The twenty steel spheres of the monument represent the country’s 20 atolls and the raised pillars signify the fierce tsunami waves. While the edifice of the structure showcases the names of the deceased victims, its rods pay tribute to them.
Location: Thin Ruh Park, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry Fee: INR 50 for adults & INR 40 for children.
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Making for one of the very hopeful places to visit in Maldives Male for history enthusiasts, this majestic structure showcases a brilliant architecture. The twenty steel spheres of the monument represent the country’s 20 atolls and the raised pillars signify the fierce tsunami waves. While the edifice of the structure showcases the names of the deceased victims, its rods pay tribute to them.
Location: Thin Ruh Park, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry Fee: INR 50 for adults & INR 40 for children.
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Whale Submarine
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Forming a major attraction in Maldives, Whale Submarine offers an exciting and elaborate sneak peek of the rich underwater life of the place.
The 45 minutes underwater cruising activity offers a similar experience like that of touring through a wonderful garden. Some of the marine creatures that would catch your attention during your underwater tour in the whale submarine include Yellow Boxfish, yellow and blue snappers, shark rays, turtles, and Common Lionfish.
This amazing underwater excursion is recommended specially for the non-divers, who are not confident enough to dive or snorkel but want to catch a glimpse of Maldives’ marine beauty.
Location: Laccadive Sea, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Entry fee: The fee for experiencing whale submarine is 85 USD per head.
Timings: Whale submarine can be experienced in Maldives from 10 AM to 2 PM, throughout the week except on Saturday.
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The 45 minutes underwater cruising activity offers a similar experience like that of touring through a wonderful garden. Some of the marine creatures that would catch your attention during your underwater tour in the whale submarine include Yellow Boxfish, yellow and blue snappers, shark rays, turtles, and Common Lionfish.
This amazing underwater excursion is recommended specially for the non-divers, who are not confident enough to dive or snorkel but want to catch a glimpse of Maldives’ marine beauty.
Location: Laccadive Sea, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: November to April.
Entry fee: The fee for experiencing whale submarine is 85 USD per head.
Timings: Whale submarine can be experienced in Maldives from 10 AM to 2 PM, throughout the week except on Saturday.
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Grand Friday Mosque
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Making for one of the most famous religious places to visit in Maldives, Grand Friday Mosque attracts not only spiritual seekers, but also architecture lovers. Established back in 1984, this magnificent shrine is an important part of the Islamic Center and has been named after Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu-Al-Auzam.
The Grand Friday Mosque is large enough to offer accommodation to over 5,000 devotees at one time, which makes it the Maldives’s biggest mosque. The entire shrine is made of pure white marble with a huge golden dome resting atop the main square. The interior and the exterior walls of the mosque are adorned with wooden carvings and intricate designs and exhibit Arabic Calligraphy.
Location: Orchid Magu, Malé, Maldives.
The Grand Friday Mosque is large enough to offer accommodation to over 5,000 devotees at one time, which makes it the Maldives’s biggest mosque. The entire shrine is made of pure white marble with a huge golden dome resting atop the main square. The interior and the exterior walls of the mosque are adorned with wooden carvings and intricate designs and exhibit Arabic Calligraphy.
Location: Orchid Magu, Malé, Maldives.
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China Maldives Friendship Bridge
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Better known as the Sinamale Bridge, the China Maldives Friendship Bridge happens to be a long bridge of 2 kilometers connecting Male city to Hulhule Island.
This popular bridge was constructed in order to strengthen the bond between China and Maldives and was majorly financed by the former. Counted among Maldives’ most progressive infrastructure projects, this bridge has a total of six lanes connected to it, of which two are 4-wheeler lanes and four are dedicated to 2-wheelers and pedestrians.
Many Maldivian couples were granted permission by the government to marry on this bridge according to the theme of their choice. These weddings marked new beginnings, which most expectantly would result in the country’s betterment and progress.
Location: China Maldives Friendship Bridge is located in Male, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to April.
This popular bridge was constructed in order to strengthen the bond between China and Maldives and was majorly financed by the former. Counted among Maldives’ most progressive infrastructure projects, this bridge has a total of six lanes connected to it, of which two are 4-wheeler lanes and four are dedicated to 2-wheelers and pedestrians.
Many Maldivian couples were granted permission by the government to marry on this bridge according to the theme of their choice. These weddings marked new beginnings, which most expectantly would result in the country’s betterment and progress.
Location: China Maldives Friendship Bridge is located in Male, Maldives.
Best Time to visit: December to April.
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National Art Gallery
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Built back in 1999, National Art Gallery is one of the most intriguing places to visit in Maldives Male. This beautiful art gallery conducts regular events and exhibitions and showcases brilliant local and global artworks.
The gallery basically gives the rising artists a commendable platform to display their skills and earn recognition for their work. One can find excellent collections of traditional Maldivian attires, Islamic items, and regal artefacts in this art museum. The National Art Gallery does not have any permanent exhibit and there isn’t anything to see there when the gallery is not conducting any exhibition.
Location: Machangolhi, Maldives.
Entry Fee: MVR 100 for adults & MVR 20 for children.
The gallery basically gives the rising artists a commendable platform to display their skills and earn recognition for their work. One can find excellent collections of traditional Maldivian attires, Islamic items, and regal artefacts in this art museum. The National Art Gallery does not have any permanent exhibit and there isn’t anything to see there when the gallery is not conducting any exhibition.
Location: Machangolhi, Maldives.
Entry Fee: MVR 100 for adults & MVR 20 for children.
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Islamic Centre
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Being the country’s state religion, Islamic Centre is counted among the most beautiful architectural marvels and the most famous places to see in Maldives.
This amazingly engineered grand structure happens to be the best example of the spellbinding Islamic architecture. The presence of this colossal structure tends to dominate the skyline of the city owing to its graceful minaret and huge golden dome.
The Islamic Centre is home to an impressive Islamic library, multiple conference halls, and a myriad of important offices including the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. According to popular beliefs, the magnificent building can accommodate over 5,000 devotees at one time.
Location: Islamic Centre is located in the northern part of Male city.
Best Time to visit: December to April.
Timings: Islamic Centre is open for visiting from 9 AM to 5 PM, throughout the week.
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This amazingly engineered grand structure happens to be the best example of the spellbinding Islamic architecture. The presence of this colossal structure tends to dominate the skyline of the city owing to its graceful minaret and huge golden dome.
The Islamic Centre is home to an impressive Islamic library, multiple conference halls, and a myriad of important offices including the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. According to popular beliefs, the magnificent building can accommodate over 5,000 devotees at one time.
Location: Islamic Centre is located in the northern part of Male city.
Best Time to visit: December to April.
Timings: Islamic Centre is open for visiting from 9 AM to 5 PM, throughout the week.
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