WHAT TO SEE
Top Rated Attractions and Places to Visit in the Maldives
Addu Nature Park
Addu Nature Park is a protected area located in Hithadhoo Island, Addu Atoll. The park consists of the scenic Eedhigalhi Kilhi (a freshwater lake), surrounding…
10 Best Places to See in the Maldives
1. The Friday Mosque – Kaafu Atoll This is the oldest and most prestigious mosque in the country. The heritage site consists of the mosque…
Addu British War Memorial
A stone pillar and two large canons outside the former Royal Air Force Headquarters at Gan, during the World War II commemorates the bearing the…
Dharumanvantha Hospital
The newly built 25 storey Dharumavantha Hospital is the tallest building in the Maldives. It has capacity for 500 beds, a Hydropool, Sports therapy facilities, ultra-modern…
National Museum
The museum is located in the Maldivian capital city of Male’ at the edge of Rasrani Bageechaa. The museum is easily accessible from Chandhanee Road.…
Gan Havitha
This is a pyramid mound of hardened sand and stone which is actually a covered Buddhist temple. It is the most prominent ruin which was…
Raiy Fengandu
Red Waters (Raiy Fengandu) is one of the most mysterious mangrove swamps area in the country. Folklore used to say that this is bottomless. But…
Utheemu Ganduvaru
Utheemu Ganduvaru or Utheemu Palace is the 500 year old birthplace and home of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu, one of the most famous national heroes in…
Music and Dance – Thaara Jehun
This dance was introduced to the Maldives by the Gulf Arabs, mid 17th Century. ‘Thaara’ means tambourine in Dhivehi. ‘Jehun’ means beating. It is a…
Music and Dance – Bodu Beru
The Bodu Beru (direct translation is Big Drum) has East African influences and is a mix of songs and dances performed by men. Nowadays you…
Male’ Local Market
Just a stones throw away from the fish market is the Male’ Local Market, which boasts a mix of indigenous and imported fruits and vegetables.…
Republic Square
The Republic Square, locally known as Jumhooree Maidhaan, is frequented by foreign visitors as well as local residents. It is a popular place for locals…
Ali Rasgefaanu Ziyaaraiy
This is the resting place of Sultan Ali VI who reigned as a Sultan from 1557 to 1558. He was martyred in the battle he…
Theemuge – Former Presidential Palace
It is the site of the former presidential palace of Maldives in the Maafannu ward of the capital, Male’. A completely new complex was built…
Sinamale’ Bridge
The first inter-island bridge in the Maldives was built in 2018. The 1.39 km long bridge links the islands of Malé, Hulhumale’ and Velena International Airport. It…
Muleeaage – Residence of the President
Built in 1919 to be used as the Residence of the Crown Prince Hassan Izzuddeen, commissioned by his father Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. It is…
November 3rd Memorial
This monument pays tribute to the soldiers who died during the November 3rd, 1988 coup d’état attempt by a group of Maldivians. They were assisted…
Sultan Park
This is the biggest and oldest public park in the capital city of Male’. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle…
Rasfannu Beach
Escape the traffic at Rasfannu Beach. It’s a small beach on the western coast with a stretch of white sand, a warm lagoon, and seating…
Local Fish Market
The Malé Fish Market is located along the inner harbor on the north side of the island, just west of Republic Square and Presidential Jetty. It…