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Male, the King’s island welcomes you.
Step into the capital city of the Maldives. The city is home to modern high rise buildings and local markets entrenched in rich history. The roads are paved, and a seawall surrounds this small island, along with an artificial beach. The main street, Majeedhee Magu, runs right through the island from east to west. Chaandhanee Magu, on the other hand, runs across from north to south, welcoming you with open arms.
Places To Visit In Male
Also known as Jumhooree Maidhaan, Republic Square is a park on the north coast. You can walk around this beautiful and heavily guarded tourist spot. It’s easy to find and is marked by a flagpole with a giant Maldivian flag.
Another popular landmark on Male island is the Islamic Centre, located south of Republic Square. It contains the largest mosque in the Maldives and is known for its golden dome. Visitation is allowed, free of cost, except during the prayer hours. However, photography is prohibited.
Also known as Hukuru Miskiiy, Friday Mosque was built in 1656 during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I. Here you can witness the intricate carvings with Arabic writings and ornamental patterns. However, visitation for non-muslims is allowed only with prior permission.
Sultan Park and National Museum is the sole surviving building of what was once the Sultan's palace. Also known as the Maldivian National Museum, it houses a collection of royal regalia and old photographs, including three moon rocks and a faded Maldivian flag.
Things To Do In Male
Underwater Restaurants
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles
Diving with the Whales
Surfing
Romantic Dinners
Rejuvenating Spas
From crisscrossing coral reefs in, a glass-bottomed boat, to taking a nap in your private overwater bungalow, experience life like never before.
How to reach Male?
You can reach the bustling capital of the Maldives via ferry boats operated round the clock between the airport island Hulhule’ and Male’ City. The airport has good facilities, including banks, multiple ATMs, pharmacy, internet cafe, and left luggage service ($5/bag/day) located just outside the arrivals area. You can reach Hulhumale’ by taxi or public bus, but most of the better hotels will arrange for a driver to pick you up and drop you back off at the airport
Minimum no. of nights at Male.
We recommend an overnight stay at Male. Most travellers visit Male as a pit spot when their flight lands on time and when private island resort transfer is not possible. However, the local markets are quite popular among tourists and a traveller in you can go exploring the local culture.
Accomodation Location
- In Male Deluxe and budget hotels offering accommodation in the capital.
- In Hulhumale is the area along the beach on the northern east coast is where you'll find many hotels and quite a few tourist-oriented restaurants within an easy walk of one another. If you have some time during daylight hours, you can actually spend it on the sandy beach in this area
Transportation & Getting Around Male
Male is a little more than a mile wide. It would take you only around 30 minutes to walk from one end of the island to the other – maybe more if you get stuck in “traffic.)
Destination Photos
Republic Square
Friday Mosque
Tsunami Monument
Sultan Park
Islamic Centre
Man Made Beach
