1. The Friday Mosque - Kaafu Atoll
This is the oldest and most prestigious mosque in the country. The heritage site consists of the mosque surrounded by a 17th-century cemetery, a garden and a minaret which was built 1658.
2. Hanifaru Bay - Baa Atoll
This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the most popular location for reef Manta-Ray snorkeling (scuba diving is not allowed in this bay). It can become a 2 in 1 experience because sometimes Whale Sharks will show up at the bay for feeding as well. Interestingly, this is the largest known aggregation of reef Manta Rays in the world.
3. Utheemu Palace - Haa Alif Atoll
Utheemu Ganduvaru or Utheemu Palace is the 500-year-old birthplace and home of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu, one of the most famous national heroes.
4. British War Memorial - Addu Atoll
This is the only war memorial related to the second World War in the country. During the second world war Addu Atoll was a very strategic location for the British Army.
5. Banana Reef - Kaafu Atoll
6. Tiger Zoo - Fuvamulah Atoll
The only dive spot where Tiger Sharks are sighted almost every day. Divers can be treated to Tiger Sharks with lengths of up to 4-meters.
7. South Ari Marine Park - Ari Atoll
8. Addu Nature Park - Addu Atoll
9. Fuvamulah Nature Park - Fuvamulah Atoll
It is located on Fuvamulah Island. Visitors can enjoy swimming, canoe riding, and pedal boating. It is the first nature park that opened in the Maldives.
10. Raiy Fengandu - Laamu Atoll
Red Waters (Raiy Fengandu) is one of the most mysterious mangrove swamps area in the country. Folklore used to say that this is bottomless.
