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En'boodhoofinolhu

5.9

Emboodhu Finolhu · 8.1km from Malé

28 reviews

En'boodhoofinolhu is a private resort island under the Taj Hotel brand from India. The island is located near Malé Velana International Airport and can be reached by speedboat in approx. 15–20 minutes, making transportation quite convenient. The island features lush vegetation and is surrounded by a clear lagoon, with villas distributed along the beach and water, creating a tranquil island vacation atmosphere. Accommodations on the island primarily consist of beach villas and overwater villas, with some room types featuring private pools and lagoon views. Overwater villas extend along jetties over the sea, allowing you to access the shallow water right outside your door; different room types also offer suite options suitable for multiple guests. In terms of dining, the island features dining spaces such as 24 Degrees, Mediterraneo, and Equator Bar, offering cuisines with Asian, Mediterranean, and other flavors, as well as casual drinks. The surrounding waters are suitable for snorkeling, diving, and water activities, allowing guests to explore the marine life in the lagoon. The island also features wellness facilities based on traditional Indian concepts and offers a variety of leisure experiences. In the evening, guests can arrange dining on the beach or by the sea to enjoy the Indian Ocean scenery and a relaxing vacation time.

Bandos · 10.8km from Malé

Bandos

6.1

4.6/5

219 reviews

Bandos is a long-established resort island. It can be reached by a speedboat ride of approx. 10+ minutes from Velana International Airport in Malé. The island is close to the airport, eliminating the need for seaplanes or domestic flights, making it suitable for travelers who want to start their island vacation quickly. It has been welcoming guests since the 1970s and is known as the Island of Hospitality. The island is surrounded by white sandy beaches, shallow seas, and coral reefs. You can go snorkeling in the near-shore areas, where you have the chance to observe marine life such as tropical fish. The island's dive center has been operating for many years and can take guests to nearby dive sites to explore the underwater world. The island has lush vegetation and diverse accommodation options, ranging from villas in garden settings to overwater villas facing the sea, with some room types featuring private pools. In terms of leisure activities, the island has a water sports center where you can experience activities such as sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, and kayaking. You can also participate in boat excursions like night fishing, sunset cruises, and dolphin watching. Land-based facilities are equally well-developed, featuring a gym and sports courts for tennis, badminton, squash, and table tennis. The kids' club also provides game and activity spaces for family travelers.

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Hukuru Miskiy

5.5

4.1/5

83 reviews

Hukuru Miskiy, also known as the Old Friday Mosque, is a historic religious building in the area. The existing structure was built starting in 1656 and completed in 1658, on a site where a mosque had previously been established in 1153. The entire building is constructed from coral stone sourced from the ocean, showcasing traditional Maldivian coral stone masonry. The mosque's coral stone walls are made of processed stones fitted together, with intricate carvings preserved on the exterior walls, columns, and interior decorations. The interior of the building preserves traditional wood carvings, lacquerware decorations, and carved panels, showcasing the skills of local craftsmen. The blue and white minaret next to the mosque is also built of coral stone, forming an ancient architectural complex together with the surrounding cemetery. The cemetery surrounding the mosque is also of high viewing value, with the shapes and decorations on the coral stone tombstones reflecting traditional Maldivian burial culture. Today, it remains a place of worship for local residents. When visiting, please be mindful of religious etiquette; you should remove your shoes before entering the prayer hall and wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.

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Velassaru

5.3

Velassaru · 10.1km from Malé

53 reviews

Velassaru (Velassaru Maldives) is located in the South Malé Atoll. It is a 5-star island just 11 km from Velana International Airport, and it takes about 35 minutes to reach the island by speedboat. This island was one of the filming locations for the movie "The Blue Lagoon" and is filled with a romantic and fairytale atmosphere. The dreamy scenes from the movie attract a constant stream of tourists year-round to witness the island's beauty. The island is small, and it only takes 20 minutes to walk around it. The seawater here features distinct layers, ranging from deep blue to light blue and light green. On the horizon where the blue sky and sunlight meet, the turquoise lagoon feels like a paradise on earth, offering a heavenly sense of purity. The island offers free Wi-Fi, and the beach is excellent. The distinct white, green, and blue colors surrounding the entire island are beautiful and truly captivating.

Furanafushi

5.3

Furanafushi · 9.3km from Malé

403 reviews

Furanafushi is a resort island operated by Sheraton. It can be reached by a speedboat ride of approx. 15 minutes from Velana International Airport in Malé, offering relatively convenient transportation. The island is surrounded by coral reefs and clear lagoons, with coconut groves, white sandy beaches, and seawater complementing each other to form a typical tropical island view. The island offers a variety of accommodation options, including beach cottages hidden in tropical vegetation and overwater villas built over the lagoon, with some room types featuring private pools. Thanks to the surrounding coral reef environment, you can go snorkeling in the near-shore areas; the surrounding waters are also suitable for water experiences such as diving, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and jet skiing, and you can also participate in boat excursions like sunset cruises and dolphin watching. The island's leisure facilities are well-developed, featuring restaurants, bars, outdoor pools, fitness facilities, and a kids' club, making it suitable for family trips and vacations for couples. The island's wellness facilities are located on a separate islet, where treatment spaces in the garden and yoga areas provide a relaxing experience for guests. In the evening, enjoying the sunset by the sea or having a drink accompanied by music is also a common way to relax on the island.

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Muliaage (Palace)

5.2

4.4/5

91 reviews

Muliaage (Palace) is located in the center of the old town of Malé and is the official residence of the President of the Maldives. The building was constructed in the early 20th century by the then-Sultan for the crown prince, modeled after the colonial-style mansions popular in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and is a rare old Western-style building in Malé. It stands on the street opposite the Old Friday Mosque and the ancient minaret, blending with the surrounding coral stone monuments and standing out remarkably among the city's dense buildings. The pink gently sloping roof, blue and white walls and colonnades, black wrought-iron gates, and wood carvings under the eaves make this a popular photo spot in Malé.

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Whale Submarine

4.8

Malé · 1.6km from downtown

28 reviews

Taking the Whale Submarine to a depth of about 40m to view fish and coral is not about seeing whales. For diving enthusiasts, this pales in comparison, but for tourists who cannot dive but want to enjoy the underwater scenery, it is a very safe and interesting activity. The Whale Submarine stays underwater for 45 minutes, with 40 minutes for descent and ascent, totaling about 1.5 hours. Tourists can view schools of fish, sea turtles, coral, and more through the windows on both sides of the submarine. You can sign up at the airport (there is a dedicated counter) or atJetty No. 1(commonly known as President Jetty). The Whale Submarine Club has fixed dive times every day, and you need to arrive 30 minutes in advance.

Himmafushi · 16.4km from Malé

Himmafushi

6.1

4.0/5

17 reviews

Himmafushi is a community island where local residents have lived for a long time. It can be reached in about 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé. Unlike resort islands that operate on a one island, one resort basis, it retains its everyday community scenery. The island features mosques, schools, sports fields, and residential homes, while traditional industries like fishing and boat repair continue to this day, showcasing a more authentic side of life in the Maldives. The island has a bikini beach for tourists, where visitors can swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the sea view in designated areas. The surrounding waters have multiple surf spots, such as Jailbreaks and Sultans, which attract many surfing enthusiasts. During the appropriate season, you can experience local marine sports. Tourists can also participate in activities such as snorkeling, fishing, and dolphin watching to experience the marine environment of the North Male Atoll. The island is small, and you can explore the main areas on foot or by bicycle. The island has homestays and small shops, allowing tourists to slowly experience the community atmosphere and understand the local residents' pace of life during their stay.

SAii Lagoon

4.8

Eh'mafushi · 7.7km from Malé

1 reviews

SAii Lagoon is located in the South Male Atoll, within the Emboodhoo Lagoon, an integrated leisure resort destination in the Maldives. From Velana International Airport, it is a 15-minute speedboat ride to the island. Opened in 2019, the hotel features bright interiors and spacious open-air areas, focusing on personalized comfort and professional service to create a relaxing journey for you.

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