Last Updated on August 20, 2024 by Mrunal & Jiten
The Maldives is all about a laid-back holiday on sandy beaches, good food, and underwater exploration of colorful marine life. It is a perfect place, especially for honeymoon couples seeking privacy. However, it also offers great facilities for families.
A unique aspect of Maldivian tourism is that each resort occupies an entire island without any competitors. Each island has a different resort owner, allowing resorts to provide complete privacy to their visitors.
So if you are visiting some of the mentioned islands, there is usually a single hotel, and you will have all the facilities and entertainment provided by them.
Best places to visit in the Maldives are:
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Male City
Male is the capital city of the Maldives. It is a beautiful city with colorful buildings, blue waters, and lively markets. Some landmarks here are:
- Ancient Grand Friday Mosque – Invites not only religious seekers but also architecture lovers with its white marble structure, huge golden dome, and main square. Visitors should wear appropriate full-length clothes to visit here.
- Hurukuru Miskiy – Amongst the oldest mosques in Male, built in 1658. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and features intricate coral carvings, wood carvings, and lacquer embellishments.
- National Museum – Houses historical artifacts and royal antiques such as ornaments, manuscripts, palanquins, thrones, armor, and costumes from the Islamic and Buddhist eras.
- Tsunami Monument – A Tsunami memorial on the edge of Male with food courts nearby.
- Artificial Beach – As the name suggests, it is an artificial beach attracting lots of beach lovers with many beach stalls, barbecues, lounge areas, and water activities. It is also a great spot for romantic walks with your partner at sunset.
- Majeedhee Magu – A shopaholic’s paradise offering handlooms, jewelry, cosmetics, souvenirs, and many more items that highlight the culture and traditions of the Maldivians. It also has a food section with lip-smacking seafood.
Amilla Maldives
This is one of the largest islands, featuring underwater life with famous manta rays and whale sharks. Located in Baa Atoll, it is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy food on the beach with special offerings such as Japanese fusion and diet-friendly options like vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb meals.
Addu Atoll
Also called Seenu Atoll, the place to explore here is Gan Island. Activities you can do here include deep-sea diving to explore marine life, fishing, and interacting with the natives.
Mafushi Island
A honeymoon spot offering peace and quiet for quality time with your loved one. There are lots of guest houses, restaurants, bars, and adventure activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, catamaran sailing, and night fishing.
- Do not miss the popular Boduberu Show, an amazing music performance where 15 people wearing sarongs and white shirts dance, clap, ring bells, and play drums, with a lead singer belting out local melodies, creating an exhilarating evening.
Vaadhoo Island / Mudhdhoo Island
Located in Raa Atoll, this island has a glowing beach that shimmers at night due to the presence of millions of phytoplankton that emit fluorescent blue light in the water after sunset.
Fulhadhoo Island
A dream spot, Fulhadhoo has it all—white sand beaches, a blue lagoon, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and more. Come here to enjoy a laid-back life during your long-awaited holiday. If you want some adventure, you can go turtle/dolphin spotting, diving, or snorkeling.
The Muraka – Conrad – Unique Experience
This is an undersea villa where you sleep under the waters of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by fish and aquatic creatures.
- Have a surreal experience with other amenities such as a private chef and butler, fitness trainer, spa treatments, an infinity pool, jet skiing, and more.
Ozen Reserve Bolifushi
It is a bespoke vacation experience located in the South Male Atoll, known for its exotic offerings!
- There are suites with slides into the Indian Ocean, spa and wellness packages, water sports, 90 private villas with private pools, access to the lagoon and the beach, a gymnasium, bicycles, semi-submarine adventures, kids’ clubs, gastronomic experiences, and all other facilities that luxury can offer.
Baros Maldives
It is a great place for snorkeling among turtles and fish with a reef just 20 meters from the shore. Night snorkeling is possible at 12 dive sites here, and there is even a sunken shipwreck you can explore!
- After your adventurous activities, a romantic dinner is served on the sandbank under the stars.
Niyama Private Islands
Niyama Private Islands, located in North Dhaalu Atoll, is perfect for family vacation seekers. There is a kids’ club and space for teens to play golf and football.
- The surf school teaches those interested in learning. Options for spa, gym, and a 3D cinema keep vacationers engaged throughout their stay on the island.
When to Go
The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April.
How to Reach
The best way to travel to the Maldives is by air. Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai have direct flights to this tourist hub.
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