Maldives - 26 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Maldives

Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed sovereign states as well as the smallest Asian country by land area and population, with around 515,696 inhabitants. With an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the world's lowest country, with even its highest natural point being one of the lowest in the world, at 5.1 metres (17 ft).

Types of Attractions in Maldives

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Maldives

Amilla Fushi

Amilla Fushi

Outdoors- Other

Islands

Amilla Fushi Maldives is located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, one of the 26 atolls in the Maldives, Amilla offers you a choice of Island homes that rest over crystal clear waters, nestle amongst lush tree tops or hug the shores of pristine white sand. It’s a place where nature meets nurture.

Ari Atoll

Ari Atoll

Stay/ Wellness- Other

Islands

Ari Atoll is one of the natural atolls of the Maldives. It is one of the biggest atolls and is located in the west of the archipelago.There are more than 20 islands in the Atoll designated for tourist resorts. Each island resort is self-contained with accommodation and recreational facilities such as tennis court. Scuba diving is the most popular tourist activity in the Maldives.

Bandos Maldives

Bandos Maldives

Stay/ Wellness- Other

Islands

A picture perfect paradise hidden away from life's everyday stresses. It is a tiny island and has a beautiful resort in it. The highlights here are the impressive PADI Dive Centre with trips to over 40 dive sites, and the kids’ club. The hotel also has an outdoor pool with swim-up bar, live entertainment at Sand Bar, and massage treatments at the pretty spa.

Baros Maldives

Baros Maldives is a small island close to Male' city set in a turquoise lagoon with villas secluded in palm-shaded glades by a white sandy beach or perched.Stay in elegance in Villas created from timber and sandstone, poised and peaceful over a translucent lagoon, or nestled discreetly among exotic blooms by the beach.

Biyadhoo

Biyadhoo

Islands

A beautiful location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of nature. Biyadhoo is blessed with lush tropical vegetation and famed to have the best house reef in the Maldives. Popular among the diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Located in South Male Atoll, the island of Biyadhoo offers a fascinating glimpse of the simple, yet breath-taking beauty of Maldives.

Fuvahmulah

Fuvahmulah

Islands

Fuvahmulah means "Island of the Areca nut palms. It is the unique and most beautiful island in the country - it is rock in the middle of open ocean. Unlike the two thousand islands of the Maldives archipelago, which are coral reefs, Fuhvamulah is of volcanic origin, which makes it more similar to the Indonesian islands of Bali or Gili.

Hukuru Miskiy

Also known as the Old Friday Mosque is one of the oldest and most ornate mosques in the city of Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. The mosque was added to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage cultural list in 2008 as unique examples of sea-culture architecture. The mosque was built in 1648, during the reign of Ibrahim Iskandar I. It was built over an earlier mosque constructed in 1153 by the first Muslim Sultan of Maldives, Mohamed Bin Abdullah, after his conversion to Islam.

Hulhumale

Hulhumale

Stay/ Wellness- Other

Islands

A man-made island with stunning beaches and lively culture. The artificial island is being built up by pumping sand from the sea floor, in order to meet the existing and future housing. The island is connected via a causeway to the airport island Hulhulé Island, allowing easy road transport between the Velana International Airport and Hulhumalé. Hulhumale is just a 10-minute drive from Velana International Airport.

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

Man-made Structures- Other

A beautiful undersea restaurant located 5 metres below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in Alif Dhaal Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. The restaurant was designed and constructed by M.J. Murphy Ltd. The restaurant is also used for private parties and weddings. Ithaa's entrance is a spiral staircase in a thatched pavilion at the end of a jetty.

Komandoo island resort

Komandoo island resort

Luxury Stays

Islands

Komandoo is situated in the Lhaviyani Atoll, a scenic 40-minute seaplane experience from Velana International Airport, Male’. It is the only resort on the island of Komandoo, in Lhaviyani Atoll. It is 500 meters long by 200 meters wide, about 10 Hectares (25 acres). Your seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport is a scenic, 40 minute flight. Komandoo welcome guests 18 years and older.

Kuramathi Maldives

Kuramathi Maldives is 1.8 km in length and tapers to a pristine stretch of white sandbank, lending a dramatic quality to the idyllic surroundings of turquoise lagoons, tropical jungle and flora.

Kuredu

Kuredu

Islands

A beautiful island, which offers you an excellent choice of accommodation, all inclusive packages and facilities. IUt is one of the iconic attraction in this area.you can spend a lovely time here and also this place will rejuvinate your mind and body.

Landaagiraavaru

Landaagiraavaru is an island in the Baa Atoll in the Maldives. Home to a luxury Four Seasons resort since 2004 with rates from USD $1,400 per night, it is one of the many island resorts of the Maldives. Its shallow waters, particularly rich in coral, fish and an important population of whale sharks and manta rays have gained the atoll a reputation for exceptional diving.

Maafushi island

Maafushi is a small island.It is also the best budget island in the Maldives. Occupying just over 1 KM and 265 meters in width, it is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll and the largest of the local islands.There are so many stays and also there are so many things to see and stroll around.

Maafushivaru

Maafushivaru

Stay/ Wellness- Other

Islands

A unique Island Experience in the Indian Ocean gem offering small island charm with contemporary architecture and bespoke finishing touches. The Maafushivaru Resort is partially shaded by its lush vegetation encircled by white beaches adjacent to a spectacular house reef where myriad of fish call home.

Malé Atoll

Malé Atoll

Luxury Stays

Beaches

Islands

Malé Atoll is an administrative atoll in the Republic of Maldives. It consists of two separate atolls: North Malé Atoll and South Malé Atoll.It is much more busier and a great tourist attraction in Maldives. Resort islands are defined as uninhabited islands which have been converted to become resorts. Practically all uninhabited islands in Malé Atoll became tourist resorts during the two final decades of the 20th century.

Meeru Island

Meeru Island

Beaches

Islands

Meeru Island considered one of the biggest Islands in Maldives. It offers luxurious stays in the beautiful island and also you can enjoy the life in Maldives.

Milaidhoo

Milaidhoo

Islands

Milaidhoo Island Maldives is a boutique luxury resort in the UNESCO biosphere reserve, close to Hanifaru Bay.Everything at Milaidhoo has been custom made and made for comfort; crafted around your needs. Service is tip top but always friendly, in line with our ‘barefoot informality’ ethos. It is a perfect location for nature lovers as our own coral reef, which encircles the island, is a protected area and noted as an outstanding snorkelling and diving site.

Nalaguraidhoo

This is one of the iconic location in Maldives. The Nalaguraidhoo Beach located on the South Ari Atoll happens to be one of the most popular beaches across the Maldivian islands. It is very tourist friendly and also there are so many things to explore.

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

Islands

Rasdhoo Island is one of the most popular destinations for diving in Maldives. The island is located in Alif Alif Atoll 56 km west from Male. It is a haven for snorkeling and diving. The island is affordable to stay at.

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