Maldives is officially known as the Republic of Maldives and is located on the Indian Ocean to the south of India. It is actually an archipelago which consists of a total of 26 atolls and around 1200 islands. Out of the 1200 islands, around 200 islands are inhabited.
There are thousands of white-sandy beaches and dozens of crystal clear lagoons in Maldives. Tourism is highly developed in this Island country. Best of the best luxury hotels and resorts have their presence in Maldives. There are hundreds of uber-luxury hotels and resorts in Maldives along with pubs and bars. Moreover, you can enjoy dozens of super-exciting and thrilling watersports in Maldives. All these reasons make Maldives the ultimate paradise for tourists from across the globe. Here in this blog post, we are going to discuss in detail about the top tourist attractions in Maldives that drives millions of tourists to the Island country every year -
1. Male City
Male is the capital city of the archipelagic country of Maldives. Spreading across an area of only 8.30 sq. kilometres and with 252,768 population as of 2021, the city of Male is the largest city in Maldives and is also ranked as one of the most densely populated city in the world. The city of Male consists of three inhabited Islands, viz. Male, Hulhumale and Villimale & one uninhibited island, viz. Farukolhufushi. And the city of Male is located on the southern edge of the North Male Atoll in the Republic of Maldives.
There are a whole lot of things to see and enjoy in the capital city of Male in Maldives. The city of Male is home to hundreds of exotic hotels, resorts, bars & spa, beaches etc. Apart from this, you can enjoy a varied types of watersports and rides like jet-skiing, snorkeling, sunset cruise and many more in Male, Maldives. The Villimale Island is the most beautiful island among all the islands that constitute the city of Male in Maldives. So, while you are in Male, a trip to the Villimale island is a must to consider.
If you are a natural beauty lover or want to spend some time living in harmony with nature, then consider visiting Male as it has grandest of the beaches as well as tranquil resorts and hotels.
Some important information about Male, Maldives -
How to reach Male, Maldives - Male, the capital city of Maldives is very well connected with all the major cities in the world via air and water. There's a daily direct (or non-stop) flight to Male, Maldives from the major Indian cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi. Hundreds of renowned airlines and chartered jets arrives here in Male, Maldives from across the world. And likewise, some of the biggest cruise liners of the world conducts regular trips to Male, Maldives from around the world.
Hotels in Male City - Being the capital city of one of the global tourism hub, Maldives; the city of Male is home to hundreds of Uber-luxury and luxury hotels, resorts and spa's. Some of these hotels and resorts are listed below -
- JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
- Maagiri Hotel
- Unima Grand
- Champa Central Hotel
- The Somerset Hotel
- Hulhule Island Hotel etc.
2. Vaadhoo Island
Vaadhoo is a wonderful island located on the South Male Atoll in Maldives. It's a majestic beach with mysterical features. Like all other Islands in Maldives, the Vaadhoo Island will also make you feel being in heaven while you are on a visit on the beach. The Vaadhoo Island is known is known for its unmatched splendour, complete serenity and for its beach shining like millions of blue stars in the night.
The beaches of the Vaadhoo Island in Maldives shines in blue like stars in the night time, which is a very rare phenomenon in the whole world. It was earlier considered as a mystery, the reason of which has recently been discovered. When the sea-waves hit the micro-organisms living on the beaches on the Vaadhoo Island, it glows because the micro-organisms get disturbed by the presence of oxygen in water. And this phenomenon is scientifically known as "Bioluminescence". The beaches of the Vaadhoo Island in Maldives is so charming and appealing that it attracts millions of tourists from the whole globe across the year. And this special neon blue phenomenon on the beach in Vaadhoo Island can be seen generally in between the month of July to February in a year.
Some important information about the Vaadhoo Island, Maldives -
How to reach the Vaadhoo Island, Maldives - There's no road connection between the Vaadhoo Island and Male, the capital city of Maldives. The only way to reach the Vaadhoo Island from Male is by ferry (or Dhoni) and by speedboats. Ferries or Dhoni's are cheaper mode of transportation in comparison to the speedboats. There's several direct and roundabout trips of ferries to Vaadhoo Island from Male, Maldives. And the tickets of the Ferries or Dhoni's can be bought from the Ferry counters in Male.
Hotels in Vaadhoo Island, Maldives - There are a few exquisite Uber-luxury hotels and resorts located in the small Island of Vaadhoo in Maldives. Some of these hotels are listed below -
- Vaadhoo Island Resort in Maldives
- Adaaran Prestige Vaadhoo etc.
3. COMO Cocoa Island
COMO Cocoa Island is actually a super-luxurious Island Resort and is located on the South Male Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. There are a total of 33 overwater luxury villas on the Island. This is the place with complete serenity. And yeah, you can spectacular view of the azure ocean from the villas or from the pools attached with the villas in the COMO Cocoa Island in Maldives.
You can do snorkel to have a awesome view of the marine life's or coral reefs underneath the Indian Ocean. And you can just warm up your body sitting in the silk-sandy beaches in the Island or you can enjoy strolling over the beach and relax. And most importantly, you can have a picnic party on the beaches of the Island, which will probably be most beautiful memory of your visit to the COMO Cocoa Island in Maldives.
Note: This is not a sponsored post from the COMO Cocoa Island. This resort is included in this post is because it is very huge in size and has everything that you think Maldives can offer. Though, it is a very expensive resort in Maldives and is recommended to those who has millions of dollars to spare.
Some important information about the COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives -
How to reach the COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives - The COMO Cocoa Island is a private Island resort, so there's no regular government run Ferries or Dhoni's runs to the Island resort. Though, you can reach the COMO Cocoa Island from the Male City in Maldives.
Hotels in COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives - Actually, the whole of the COMO Cocoa Island is a private Island Resort in Maldives. And this is the only hotel or resort located on the COMO Cocoa Island in Maldives.
4. Maafushi Island
Maafushi is an independent Island located at Kaafu Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. The Island of Maafushi is located at about 26 kilometers south to Male, the capital city of the Maldives. It is one of most beautiful islands in Maldives. Maafushi is an inhabited island in Maldives and is proposed to be declared as the capital of the Medhu Uthuru Province of Maldives.
There are a whole lot of things to see and enjoy in the Maafushi Island, Maldives. The whole island of Maafushi is covered with exotic silk-sandy beaches and is really a paradise for the beach lovers. Apart from the beach view, you can enjoy diving or snorkeling deep down the water lagoons in the Island. You can enjoy a peaceful stay at one of the premier resorts or hotels in the Maafushi Island. I am sure that the tranquility of the beaches in Maafushi Island and the look of the azure ocean and sky will hypnotize you. So, if you are a nature lover and want to spend some time in harmony with nature, then taking a trip to the Maafushi Island in Maldives is the best option for you.
Some important information about the Maafushi Island, Maldives -
How to reach the Maafushi Island, Maldives - The only way to reach the Maafushi Island is by ferries or Dhoni's and by speedboats from the Male City in Maldives. The tickets of the ferries is not sold online, so you will have to visit the Ferry counters in Male city in Maldives. Or some hotels & guesthouses in Male will that for you on your request. Traveling in Ferries or Dhoni's is relatively slow but it's way cheaper compared to that of speedboats.
Hotels in Maafushi Island, Maldives - There are a few luxury & high end hotels and resorts located in the Island of Maafushi, Maldives. Some of these hotels are listed below -
- Kaani Grand Seaview
- Kaani Beach (hotel)
- White Shell Island Hotel & Spa
- Crystal Sands Villa
- Salt Beach Hotel
- Aquzz Inn
- Seven Corals
- Velana Blu Maldives
- Triton Beach Hotel & Spa etc.
5. Addu Atoll
Addu Atoll is an inhabited atoll located in the southernmost part of the Republic of Maldives. An atoll is a group of Islands located in the shape of a circle over a lagoon or coral reefs. The Addu Atoll is located at a distance of about 540 kilometres from Male, the capital city of the Republic of Maldives. The Addu Atoll is governed or administered from the Addu city, which is also located in the Addu Atoll in Maldives.
With spectacular lagoon and with azure ocean view, Addu Atoll is a majestic atoll in Maldives. In Addu Atoll you can relax sunbathing on the beaches, enjoy strolling over the beaches. Apart from this you can enjoy several types of watersports like jet-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, cruising etc. To add more romance to your visit to the Addu Atoll in Maldives, you can stay in a beachfront luxury resorts or hotels in Addu Atoll. Also, here in Addu Atoll, you can enjoy local Maldivian, South Indian and some other global famed cuisines. So, once you are in Maldives, don't forget to visit Addu Atoll.
Some important information about the Addu Atoll, Maldives -
How to reach the Addu Atoll, Maldives - Addu Atoll can be reached by ferries, speedboats and by flights from Male, the capital city of Maldives. There's an International Airport located in Gan Island, which is located in the Addu Atoll, Maldives. The Gan International Airport in Addu Atoll is connected with some prominent cities in the world.
Hotels in Addu Atoll, Maldives - There are several budget friendly as well as luxury hotels located in Addu Atoll, Maldives. Some of these hotels are listed below -
- South Palm Resort Maldives
- Canareef Resort Maldives
- Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives
- Equator Village
- Equa Reef Maldives
- Kekidhiye Inn etc.
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