Male is the world’s smallest national capital of the island country Maldives that is renowned for its colorful buildings, picture-perfect sceneries, and ancient buildings. It is the mercantile pulse of the nation, and several banks and government offices are based in this city. The city has an interesting combination of Arab, South Indian, and Sinhalese culture.

Whether it’s street food, casual dining, or gourmet meals, Male offers a vast array of mouth-watering cuisines. The authentic dishes are mostly fish-based and are made with coconut and spices. From strolling on the busy streets jostling with lively markets and shops to learning about Maldivian history, you will love every moment spent over here. If you’re a shopaholic, then you can buy various items in the local markets that are packed with local souvenirs, like carved wooden dhonis and miniature replicas of boats.

The Male also has an Artificial Beach with soft sand and crystal-clear waters, and the tourists can enjoy various sporting events, music shows, and carnivals that are regularly held near this beach. Other popular attractions over here are Male Friday Mosque, Male Fish Market, Mulee Aage & Medhu Ziyaarath, Sultan Park, and Tsunami Monument. It also has a wide array of clubs, discos, and bars in the city where the tourists can shake a leg on to the heart-throbbing beats. Your trip to Male will be incomplete if you don’t enjoy a pampering massage at the famous spa centers. You can also enjoy snorkeling at the South Atoll of Mahe.

Best way to reach Maldives Capital:

- By Flight: Male International Airport is located on the nearby Hulhule Island. It provides global connectivity to the Maldives from all major South-East Asian countries, including China, India, and Sri Lanka. You can board a flight from any part of the world to Male Airport. Once you reach the Male Airport, you can take a ferry that will take you to Male city in thirty minutes. There is no railway network or bus lines in Males owing to the fact that it is an island surrounded by turquoise blue water.

Best time to Visit Maldives Capital:

- Summer(April to December): These are considered to be the best time to visit Maldives Capital as, during this time of the year, the climate remains pleasant, and there is very less rainfall, making it ideal for enjoying a wide number of water sports. This is also considered to be the best time to enjoy swimming and sunbathing owing to the alluring weather and low currents in the sea. Since this is the peak season, the prices of flight and accommodation, however, will be higher during these months. December is particularly considered to be the busiest month to visit Male city owing to Christmas and New Year’s celebration.

- Monsoon (May to November): Monsoon is an off-season to visit the Maldives, but if you like less crowd and want to travel on a budget, you can opt to visit Male city during these months. During this time of the year, the accommodation and the prices of the flight will be less so you can have your vacation on a budget. But during these months, the Male city encounters very heavy rainfall and severe storms, so it might be a suitable time to visit the city for those who wish to enjoy surfing and scuba diving. But if you’re traveling with family or kids, then it might not be a good season to visit the city as there won’t be many options for the kids to enjoy due to the incessant rainfall.