Maldives – An Epitome of Paradise

A geographical peculiarity in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are a string of old coral reefs surrounded by the soaring primitive volcanoes. Therefore, these are the beautiful coral islands of simmering beauty ranging from the contemporary Male’ to the heavenly ecstasy of the Southern coral reefs. Thanks to its beaches, lagoons, cobalt blue waters, and warm welcome that has been attracting visitors – let they may be divers, snorkellers, or sun worshippers.

These islands come under the developing destinations where after every few months, a new resort and hotel open their doors to guide the visitors. It is the perfect place for anyone who needs an exceptional tour and captivating beauty that does not leave even at night.

Maldives Tourist Attractions

• Local Market:
  This is in Male at just a few minutes walk from the Fish Market where items from all the atolls are brought and sold here. A good shopping place, the market is full of items like dried fruits, spices, and handicrafts. However, if you see any turtle shell, coral, pearl, or reptile skin; avoid buying it due to its strict prohibition in the Maldives.
• Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque:
  Maldives are dominated by the Muslim faith. Obviously, this mosque is the tribute to this faith constructed in 1656. Made from coral, its highlights are the elaborate carvings on exterior and interior, more amazingly on the ceiling.

• Maldives National Museum:
  Located in a palace in the Sultan Park that is a gorgeous flora and fauna in Male’, this museum is quite different from the ones in other cities of the world and interesting. It exhibits coral sculptures, items belonging to the pre-Islamic period, traditional musical instruments, and various wooden carvings.
• Scuba Diving:
  Known as among the best scuba diving spots on Earth, Maldives offers several dive sites where thousands of scuba divers experience the thrilling sport each year in the astonishing underwater. The ideal way to do so is from a live aboard safari. This can make you consume a week or two weeks on a cool boat or cruise around all the islands with all the facilities and equipments. Each day you explore a new dive site. This is much simpler and that you focus on diving completely as this purges all your travel from resort to the site. One of the famous sites is at the south atoll called the Huvadhoo Kandoo popularly known as the one-and-a-half-degree channel.
• Surfing:
  The country is now considered as an international surfing site where recently many international competitions were held. This has greatly benefited the nation for propaganding the scope of this sport. A few resorts provide surfers that organize trip many times in a day via a boat to explore the best opportunities. A famous surfing site is at distant breaks of Gaaf Dhaal in south.
• Snorkeling:
  This is another way to experience the underwater world if scuba diving is not what you want to give yourself. I recommend to carry your own snorkel gear to ensure size fitting and comfort. However, if you do not have one and do not want to buy, hire or borrow from your resort.
• Addu Atoll:
  This is the ideal place for Fully Independent Travelers (FITs). The heart-shaped coral reef is located at the most southern point in Maldives. One excursion that must be undertaken here is from the Equator Village that is the appealing budget resort on the ancient British naval center of Gan. Take a cycle ride to three inhabited islands namely Feydhoo, Maradhoo, and Hithadhoo through a land bridge. Where can you have such a free access in the country?

Best Time to Visit Maldives

December to April, whereas the surfing season is from March to October with cheapest deals

Maldives Accommodations

• Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives (luxury)

• Rania & Water Garden Island Spa (luxury)
• Soneva Gili Resort & Spa (luxury)
• Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (luxury)
• Four Seasons Resort Maldives (luxury)
• Hotel Relax Inn at Male’
• Nalahiya Hotel at Male’
• Hotel Fresco at Male’
• Shangri-La resort at Male’ (luxury)

Tips

• Diving is good at any time in the year.
• Reef life is quite varied and better on the west of any island from May to November and from the east from December to April. So, choose your resort bearing this in mind.
• August is the month of peak season with price shoot due to the Italian holiday week.