The Maldives, a tropical paradise of pristine beaches, and an archipelago of 1,192 coral islands are assorted into 26 coral atolls (200 inhabited islands, plus 80 islands with tourist resorts) in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives archipelago consists of 1190 tiny islands scattered across the freshwater body. Only 185 of these islands are inhabited, while the others are used largely for tourism and agriculture. Atolls at the Maldives are formed of live coral reefs along with sand bars rested at a head of 960km submarine ridge. Most of the area in the city is engulfed with tropical vegetation and local coconut palms. With an average ground level of 1.5m above sea level, the Maldives is by far the lowest city on earth and has an extremely fragile ecosystem. The capital and biggest town of the Maldives is Male. They lie south-southwest of India and are considered to be a part of Southern Asia. Known to all, tourism forms to be the largest economic industry in the Maldives. A tourist resort in the Maldives consists of an exclusive hotel on its own island, with its population entirely based on tourists and workforce, with no local people or houses. These islands developed for tourism are approximately 800 by 200 meters in size and are composed of sand and coral to a maximum height of about 2 meters above the sea. In addition to its beach encircling the island, each island has its own "house reef" which serves as a coral garden and natural aquarium for scuba divers and snorkelers. The shallow water enclosed by the house reef also serves as a large natural swimming pool and protects swimmers from the ocean waves and strong tidal currents outside the house reef. This magnificent city is distinguished for its amazing diving opportunities too. City's clean water bodies and the shallow lagoons are perfect for snorkelling. With more than 2000 species of fish and exotic corals, sea life of Maldives is diverse in nature. Apart from this, you can also see a variety of reef sharks, whale sharks, rays, moray eels and many more. Island's sheltered lagoons also provide the perfect destination to enjoy an adventure-filled family holiday or a romantic getaway for two!
Ferry
Efficiency : Moderate to High ; Cleanliness : Moderate to High
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Water Bottle | USD 0.39 |
| Cup of Coffee | USD 3.05 |
| Milk Carton Pack | USD 1.88 |
| Rice/Kg | USD 0.84 |
| White Bread | USD 1.49 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 1.56 |
| Combo Meal | USD 7.53 |
| Fine Dining | USD 22.71 |
| Bottle of Coke or Pepsi | USD 0.84 |
| Domestic Beer | USD 3.50 |
| Imported Beer | USD 3.89 |
| Bottle of Wine | USD 67.81 |
| Cigarettes (20 Pack) | USD 4.54 |
| Taxi ( 1 km ) | USD 1.62 |
| Ticket in local transport (Single way). | USD 1.62 |
| Rent ( One Bed Room) | USD 815.15 |
Remove your shoes at the door of a home or mosque as a sign of respect to the people and their religion.
Be extra respectful during Ramadan as the people here are religious and sentimental.
Make sure you carry your umbrellas and sun loungers at the beach as it is too hot during day time.
Village pathways are not maintained properly, so carry an extra pair of flipflop or sandals.
Don't
Be out late in Malé City as the streets are lonely and dark.
Bring banned items on your trip, it may land you in a problem.
Engaging in PDA on inhabited islands is prohibited by the government.
Touching pink corals is a sin, as it is exclusively maintained by agencies.
Expect free or speedy Wi-Fi as the city suffers from connectivity issues.
The much-loved honeymoon destination – Maldives is where lovebirds flock and buy themselves moments containing bliss and solitude. If you're looking for a home which grants you a balance of exhilarating nightlife along with adventure and amour, Male is the right place. Nightlife in the Maldives is much more varied than it is perceived to be. Apart from sipping drinks in a bar and grooving on the dance floors of a club, you can also take a glimpse at crab running and jungle cinema too. Check out the unmissable top 5 experiences of Maldives nightlife – from coolest parties to unique Maldivian experiences to most popular restaurants and bars. Underwater party at Subsix, Jazz nights and live bands at Kurumba, White night party at Kuredu, Karaoke room at Aaaveee and Jungle cinema at Gili Lankanfushi are among few things you cannot miss here.
Diving Bluetribe Moofushi
Sun Island beach
Alimatha Island
Snorkelling at Manta Point
Banana Reef, a popular diving site
Grand Friday Mosque
Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque)
HP Reef, National Museum
Veligandu Island beach
Bodu Mora Island
Hulhumale Island
Mulee Aage
Utheemu Ganduvaru, hidden island
Biyadoo Island
Tiny Island Marine Conservation Centre
Kuda Bandos resort
Diving at Muraka Diving centre
Enjoy snorkelling and diving at the famous Naifaru Island
Get a romantic massage at Males
Explore the beautiful Islands
See the deep ocean - whale submarine the Maldives
Enjoy underwater dining at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Enjoy the Maldives glowing beach at Bioluminescent Plankton
Know the history by visiting the National Museum here
Romance in private boat at Maldives Yachts Charter
Enjoy a ride at the multi-purpose sailing boat, Dhoni Boat
Experience sea creatures at Manta point
Paintings by Oevaali Art Shop
Phone cases by Huvan Art
Munaaru by Mavantha Products
Women Scarves by Island Bazaar
Ceramic bowls by Tropics
Lacquer Pens by Mvlacquer
Virgin Coconut Oil by Kaashi Theyo
Weather
TimeZone
Ambulance
Police
Electric socket
Velana International Airport - MLE
Start Tariff: MVR 25.00
1 Km. Tariff: MVR 25.00
1 Hour Waiting Tariff: MVR 100.00
Monthly Average Temperature & Rainfall
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