Top 10 Best Things to Do in Maldives
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Maldives

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  • Maldivian Seaplane Terminaltop_1
    󰺂6.4
    Hulhule.Male International Airport
    Highlights:
    Custom seaplane tour experiences
    󱓊Private aerial Maldives tour
    4.8/5
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    The seaplane is beautiful, but I will never take it again. The first time I went to Maldives, I wanted to experience the characteristics and see the beautiful scenery, so I chose to take a seaplane to the island, but! I will never choose a seaplane island again next time! The main attraction is that it is stuffy, hot, noisy and smelly. I suggest that people who are prone to motion sickness and sensitive to smells should not try it. The diesel smell + noise + stuffiness, and the seaplane that lasts more than 20 minutes is really unbearable. We flew to the island for almost an hour, and I was almost exhausted. Although it is indeed beautiful from above, I think you can also see and take beautiful photos when you are about to arrive in Male by plane (p2 is what I took on the plane). It is not worth the suffering. It took me a long time to recover after arriving on the island.

  • Muliaage (Palace)top_2
    󰺂5.5
    Malé.Downtown of Male
    Highlights:
    󱓊Green trees & flowers perfect for photos
    󱓊Fairytale-like pink, blue & white
    4.5/5
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    It was originally a palace built by Sultan Shamsuddin III for his son, replacing the old palace in the mid-17th century; after the Sultan and his son were deposed in 1936, it was nationalized and turned into a private residence. During World War II, vegetables were grown in the garden; after Maldives became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1952, it became the presidential residence. The new presidential residence was built in 1994 and is now mostly used as an office. It is a combination of Islam and modern Western architectural styles. The blue and white style looks pretty good. You can only take pictures at the door, and there are no sentries. Opposite is the Friday Mosque.

  • Nalaguraidhootop_3
    󰺂4.9
    Nalaguraidhoo
    Highlights:
    Basketball, golf & soccer fields available
    󰋄Evening beach walks with stunning sunsets
    󱨠Saved by 129 users󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    The beauty of Sun Island can be left in memory forever, especially when the Maldives is about to disappear, especially in the days when we can’t travel around the world as we please, that blue becomes the most impressive beauty.

  • Whale Submarine
    4
    󰺂4.5
    Malé
    Highlights:
    Window views of fish, turtles & corals
    󰋄Coral reefs & rare marine life
    󱨠Saved by 115 users󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.9/5
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    This submarine is very good, you can consider participating in it, play on it for a while, the facilities are very rich, and then you can dive to see whales, see a particularly beautiful sea life.

  • Hukuru Miskiy
    5
    󰺂4.5
    Hulhumale.Male International Airport
    Highlights:
    󱨜Coral stone structures showcase traditional charm
    󰀆Explore the charm of the ancient mosque during select times
    4.3/5
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    There are two Friday Mosques (Hukuru Miskiiy) in Male. This one is the old one, also called the Old Mosque. It was built in 1656 during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. It is one of the oldest and most representative mosques in the Maldives. It has been the main mosque in Male for nearly four hundred years. After the completion of the new mosque in 1984, some of its functions were replaced. It was built with corals taken from the sea, and the walls were cut into blocks of coral stones, and inlaid with gold and silver wire work; The tall white one inside is the minaret, on which you can see the inscription of the Koran; the wooden door of the inner temple is heavy, with wooden lanterns hanging, and the beams are carved with complex Arabic calligraphy. Why is it called the Friday Mosque? Thousands of believers gather to pray on Fridays, and non-Muslims cannot enter without permission; There is a cemetery inside with a large number of complexly carved coral tombstones. In 2008, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique architecture. There is a sign at the door with the entry time written on it. I don’t know if I can enter. After entering, I took off my shoes and saw many people praying devoutly, so I quietly withdrew.

  • Helengeli
    6
    󰺂4.4
    Helengili
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Maldives
    Highlights:
    󱓊50-min speedboat to Oru Island
    󰋄Discover Tail Beach's natural wonders
    4.5/5
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    With a marriage certificate within six months, you can apply for a honeymoon package~ There are very elaborate room decorations and champagne cake gifts~ The little black guy who cleans the room is really cute~ During our stay on the island, we did not choose a sand house + water house~ Because there were only 4 nights~, so we simply booked a water house~ The water house on Olu Island is half sand and half water~ Every morning when the water rises, there are fish under the house~ Small sharks, manta rays and various fish are very beautiful~ At night, after the sunset, the crabs all came out~ Lazily lying on the beach~ There are stairs in the water house that can go directly to the sea. As soon as you walk in, the crabs scatter~ In short, the water house is a good experience~ And compared to the sand house, the water house is also a little larger~

  • ROBINSON MALDIVES
    7
    󰺂4.4
    Funamadua
    Highlights:
    Pro photo studio captures moments
    󰋄Tail Beach Indian Ocean sunset views
    4.8/5
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    Robinson Island has a very famous Robinson Club in the local area. The overall supporting facilities can be said to be very complete, and the beach and sea water here are also very clear and comfortable. It is worthy of being a resort.

  • Sultan Park
    8
    󰺂4.2
    Malé.Downtown of Male
    Highlights:
    󱨜Explore history and culture at the Ancient Palace Ruins
    Walk along the specially designed sightseeing path
    4.7/5
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    Sultan Park is located in Male', the capital of Maldives. It is a small but lushly vegetated street park, providing a good place for people to take a leisure walk. Highlights of Sultan Park: Natural landscape: The park is shaded by trees, with large lawns and beautiful flowers, making people feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. Historical relics: There is a site of the Sultan's palace here, where tourists can visit and learn about the living environment of the past Sultan and experience the history and culture of the Maldives. Leisure facilities: There are some installations and children's amusement facilities in the park, which are suitable for family play. Museum: There is also a small museum in the park, which displays the historical relics and cultural heritage of the Maldives. Tourist comments: Some tourists think that Sultan Park is a good place to relax, especially when visiting the city of Male, where you can take a break and enjoy the natural scenery and historical relics. Some tourists also think that the park is small in scale and the attractions are relatively limited, which may be slightly insufficient for tourists who expect a rich travel experience. Overall, Sultan Park is a quick visit for tourists who are staying in Male for a short time, which can provide some preliminary understanding of the history and culture of the Maldives. However, for tourists who come here specifically to find a rich tourist experience, they may need to combine it with other attractions to make the most of their time.

  • Havoddaa
    9
    󰺂4.2
    Havoddaa
    4.0/5
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    Water house on Amari Island! It was my first time snorkeling in my life. Under the guidance and protection of Xiao Hei, I visually enjoyed the diversity of underwater creatures. Sunshine, beach, and sea are my favorites. Maldives is really a great place!

  • Republic Square
    10
    󰺂4.1
    Malé.Downtown of Male
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Maldives
    Highlights:
    󰋄Landmark city center on the north shore of Malé
    󱨜Experience a historic moment of Malaysian independence
    4.4/5
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    Located on the north bank of Male', the capital of Maldives, it is the center of Male' and the most prosperous place in the city. The square is small and can be walked around in 5 minutes. In front of the square is the former presidential pier, behind it is the Friday Grand Mosque and the Islamic Center, not far behind the right is the ancient Friday Mosque of the Maldives, and to the south is the beautiful Sultan Park and the National Museum. In addition, the police headquarters in the Shahed Hussein Adham Building is next to it on the right, and next to it is the barracks of the Maldives National Defense Force. There is a tall flagpole in the center of the square, with the Maldivian flag hanging on it. There are also many pigeons in the square, which are still spectacular when they fly together. It's just that the square is not very clean, there is a lot of garbage, and the square is across a road from the seaside. There will be a lot of sales in the square.

What Best Things to Do are there in Maldives?
These are all Best Things to Do in Maldives:Maldivian Seaplane Terminal, Muliaage (Palace), Nalaguraidhoo, Whale Submarine, Hukuru Miskiy
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Maldives?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Maldives include:Maldivian Seaplane Terminal:4.8, Muliaage (Palace):4.5, Nalaguraidhoo:4.8, Whale Submarine:4.9, Hukuru Miskiy:4.3
At what locations in Maldives can Best Things to Do in Maldives be found?
The Best Things to Do in Maldives are mainly located in:Maldivian Seaplane Terminal:Hulhule, Muliaage (Palace):Malé, Nalaguraidhoo:Nalaguraidhoo, Whale Submarine:Malé, Hukuru Miskiy:Hulhumale
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