Located on the Indian Ocean, Maldives consists of a lot of Islands. This travel destination is on the list of the most beautiful tropical places on the planet. In this article, we are going to explore the best places that you can visit during your stay in the Maldives.
1. Male
The city of Male is steaming with cars and scooters. In Indian Bazaar, you can find spice and coconuts. The capital of the Maldives has so much to offer for avid tourists. Although this city is rarely visited, it has some fascinating sites if you travel through the streets.
For example, you can visit the 17th-century Friday Mosque over there. Visiting the market offers tons of fun.
2. Hulhumale Island
Hulhumale Island should be your second place to visit after the capital of Male. This Island continues to grow as more and more space of the land is reclaimed in order to build houses. This Island is where you can find the Velana International Airport. This Airport is the entry point of these islands.
Hulhumale is on the list of most charming places in the Maldives. It has a beautiful beach, leafy neighborhoods, beautiful walkways, and a glass-topped mosque.
3. Maafushi
Maafushi does not offer luxury resorts and 5-star hotels unlike the other islands nearby. However, it does offer a lot of charm. On this Island, you can find a lot of salt-washed fishing points. Apart from this, this place also offers sailor huts.
The local guest houses have transformed maafushi into the best gateways for travellers who travel on a budget. There you can find gorgeous beaches that feature coffee shops near beaches, lapping waves, and lots of palm trees.
4. Utheemu
Utheemu is located in the Northern areas of the Haa Alif Atoll. This beautiful sight has a special place in the hearts of tourists. One reason is that Utheemu was the home of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu. This leader expelled Portuguese invaders in the 16th century.
5. Feydhoo
The people of Feydhoo were once the inhabitants of Gan Island. When the British arrived, Gan was made into an airbase and the inhabitants were shipped to the nearby Island called Feydhoo. Today, this Island is one of the most popular ones in the Maldives.
6. Veligandu Island
This island has luxurious bars and the Indian Ocean that reflects the romantic sunshine. This beautiful island has been one of the most popular destinations in the Maldives. On this Island, new couples tend to spend the first few days of their marriage. Here, you can book any of the seaside villas during your stay.
Long story short, this was a brief description of 6 of the most popular places in the Maldives. If you are planning a trip to this Island, we suggest that you create a list of places to visit, and include these five destinations. Hopefully, this article will help you get the most out of your trip.
