Must Visit Destinations In The Maldives

The Maldives, the Island Nation is famous stunning beaches, luxury overwater villas, historic sites, coral reefs, water sports activities, etc. Bandos Maldives, Baros Maldives is top snorkeling points here. They are rich with independent reefs, lagoons, and more than 700 species of marine life. Various luxury resorts also there for a comfortable stay. No doubt, you can carry some unforgettable memories when you leave here.

1. Male Island

Address: Male', Maldives.

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Male is the vibrant capital city of Maldives. Things you can explore here are Male National Museum, Grand Friday Mosque, Male fish market, Tsunami Monument, Sultan Mosque, artificial beaches where you can enjoy underwater scooter riding & snorkeling. This city has some luxury resorts, restaurants with International standards, bars, etc.

2. HP reefs

Address: Malé Atoll, Maldives.

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HP reef is a favorite diving spot for visitors. HP reef is located at the North Male Atoll where you can enjoy the beauty of underwater creatures like colorful fishes, beautiful coral reefs and other plant species. It has some excellent colored coral reefs that make this a favorite visitor attraction.

3. Banana Reef

Address: Malé Atoll, Maldives.

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This is one of the oldest and most beautiful reefs in the Maldives. It attracts visitors with its banana shape and spreads around 300 meters. It is a popular diving site and you can find amazing caves, majestic cliffs, and colorful coral reefs. You can find different species of fishes especially banana fish and Napoleon Wrasse over here.

4. Baros Island

Address: Baros, Maldives.

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This is another favorite visitor destination in the Maldives. This is a beautiful resort island where you can enjoy plenty of pleasure activities like diving, snorkeling, visiting the Marine Center to watch closely the colorful marine species, plenty of water sports activities like swimming, windsurfing, canoeing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, etc.

5. Jumhooree Maidan

Address: Jumhooree Higun, Malé, Maldives.

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This Republic square was established in 1989 at the Northern beachfront of Male. You can explore old government houses, commercial establishments, and Islamic centers. The lush green space over here makes this is a favorite gathering point for people for relaxing.

6. Emboodhu Finolhu Island

Address: Emboodhu Finolhu, South Male Atoll 02117, Maldives.

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The highest attraction of this is sites are water villas in the shape of the flower bud. This island features 55 beautiful water villas with private plunge pools, luxury suites, personal sundecks, spa & wellness center and this is a perfect spot for conducting marriages. You can also find the elegant Taj Exotica over here.

7. Utheemu Ganduvaru

Address: Utheemu Ganduvaru, Utheemu, Maldives.

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This is a historical site in the Maldives and was home to Sultan Mohammad Thankurufaan located at Utheemu, a small but beautiful island in the Maldives. He was considered a hero in the minds of people in the Maldives because he saved people from Portuguese conquerors.

8. Mirihi Island

Address: Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives.

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This beautiful island is located in Alif Dhaal Atoll and the most peculiar feature of this island id is the first island in the Maldives with overwater bungalows. This island resort is a favorite destination for honeymooners. It has 6 beach villas, 2 over water suits and 28 overwater villas with all luxury amenities. You can enjoy fine dining, can enjoy plenty of water sports activities etc from here.

9. Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque

Address: Hukuru Miskiy, Reethigas Hingun, Malé, Maldives.

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This is a beautiful ornate Mosque in Kaafu Atoll, Male. This Mosque is also called The Male Friday Mosque and considered one of the oldest ones in the Maldives. It has beautiful architecture and was built by the Sultan in those periods and you can get into Islamic history and culture from here.

10. National Museum

Address: Chaandhanee Magu, Malé, Maldives.

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This National Museum was founded in 1952 and considered the first National Museum in the Maldives, located in Sultan Park. You can explore the history of the Maldives from here. Other visitor attractions are costumes of King?s & Queens, manuscripts, ornaments, arms, etc.

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