The best Maldives Islands to visit

 

Maldives Islands to visit

Maldives Islands to visit: Close your eyes and visualize the following, Sunbeams wiggling every corner of your body, the sweetness, the flavor of tropical fruits.

Maldives Islands to visit 

Fine white coral sand, crystal clear turquoise waters, and a multitude of palm trees. Now you dive into the water where you vibrate with the colorful coral and fish, turtles, and dolphins swimming around you. You are in the best Maldives islands.

Maldives islands to visit in each atoll

North Male Atoll: Maldives Islands more touristy

Although it is very touristy, it is an area that is well equipped as it has many inhabited islands. Male is the capital of the country and the airport is located to the south. From here you can organize excursions to excellent beaches in different parts of the archipelago.

Dhiffushi

Dhiffushi enjoys having a good balance between tourism and local life. It has all the necessary tourist services and you will not get bored a bit. Offer of accommodation, restaurants and local shops, diving centers, and water activities. Ideal if you practice diving, snorkeling, kayaking, SUP, or renting jet skis. Located about three hours by local ferry from Male.

Dhiffushi

Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo, surfing island in the archipelago because you do not need to travel by boat to other points. It is quite developed touristically and you can find good quality-price accommodation. In addition to restaurants, diving center, medical center, shops where you can rent water sports equipment, sandbank and of course… bikini beach! It is somewhat neglected but it is well worth it. In summer it is a neuralgic point where the backpacker who wants to surf goes.

Thulusdhoo

Kaashidhoo

Kaashidhoo is perfect if you want to experience the authentic local atmosphere. Its tourist offer is practically non-existent and options, where to stay, are quite scarce. They do not have an area dedicated to bikinis so you will have to cover your shoulders and cover your knee. It is located 6 hours from Male and you can get there by taking the public ferry.

Kaashidhoo

Huraa

If you are looking for a quiet and well-organized place, Huraa is perfect for you. Located on Gaafaru Atoll, in the north, an isolated island famous for shipwrecks. Ideal for divers.

Huraa

More from the Maldives islands to visit

Bandos and Kuta Bandos are well known for having wonderful beaches. The landscape of La Laguna de Baros is quite amazing.

Himmafushi is small and lively dotted with good beaches and typical souvenir shops.

Gaamaadhoo and Loifushi, considered surfing paradises.

The protected area of ​​Banana Reef and Massimo Thila is perfect for diving or snorkeling because you will find vibrant corals and multi-colored fish.

At Manta Point you will be able to meet and observe different types of Manta Rays. Be amazed at its dimensions!

South Male Atoll: Growing popularity

Its extensive blue lagoon encompasses 30 islets. Its popularity is growing but it is still less known and crowded than North Male. In this area, you can find everything from resorts to guest houses, where you can live local experiences.

Maafushi

Maafushi, the most popular in South Male that offers warm and friendly welcomes to visitors. Their prices are more affordable than other places in the country and seasoned with "bikini beach" and a good handful of activities, such as diving or snorkeling or visiting some "bank sand". Kanni and White Shell are its tourist beaches. You can get there in just two hours by taking a local ferry. Ideal if you want to travel to the Maldives cheap.

Maafushi

Gulhi

Gulhi is located just 20 minutes by ferry from Maafushi. The best thing is that it is less exploited and its beach for bikinis is quite large. Options where to stay and eat, as well as activities, exist in fewer numbers but are supplied with the charm of their place. If you go to Maafushi do not hesitate to spend some day in Gulhi because the communication between the two is quite good.

Gulhi

Guraidhoo Kandu

Guraidhoo Kandu is a must-see if you are a diving or snorkeling lover. Their prices are quite good for these two activities. You can also visit a "picnic island" It is also ideal if you want to know the local part because people are usually open and friendly than in other places.

Guraidhoo Kandu

Dhigufinolhu

When you think of those huts raised above the pure and turquoise crystal water, you are thinking of Dhigufinolhu

In Dhigufinolhue there are incredibly amazing resorts, specifically Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort although Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas are not far behind.

The three share the paradisiacal lagoon, ideal to see some sunsets that you will never forget because you will also be totally surrounded by luxury, exclusive beaches, and dreamy views. Are you coming?

Dhigufinolhu

Biyadhoo

The beach that bears the same name is considered the best in this area. It can be visited daily from Maasfushi by organizing an excursion. You can also find a resort in Biyadhoo to stay at.

Biyadhoo

Fihalhohi

Fihalhohi. Its beaches are quite amazing. Like Biyadhoo, you can organize excursions and visit them in one day.

Fihalhohi

Oe Dhuni Finolhu

The beach is located on a desert island. Its fine white coral sand is dazzling and its crystal clear turquoise waters. You must visit it yes or yes. And take a bath in passing 

Oe Dhuni Finolhu

Fun Island

Fun Island is a perfect place to stay for having reasonable prices. Dazzling white sand beaches and is surrounded by palm trees. Its crystal clear waters and the coral reef deserve to be explored.

 

Fun Island

 

Faafu Atoll: Trip to the Less Popular Maldives

Faafu lacks popularity. Therefore, it makes it the perfect place if you are looking for peace, tranquility, and a pure atmosphere.

You will be able to find wild nature, incredible marine fauna and the fine white coral sand, and incredible crystal clear turquoise waters.

Ari Atoll: The Best Islands in The Maldives for Diving

It is located in the west of the Maldive country. Its islands and surrounding areas have a coral reef perfect for diving and snorkeling.

In Ari, you will enjoy some of the most wonderful islands and beaches in this archipelago. Velidhu, Kudafolhudhoo, Maayafushi, and Rangali are popular and well equipped.

Ukulhas

Ukulhas is quite well served. Its hotel offer is varied and its "bikini beach" is very well cared for. In addition to an incredible natural setting, it has one of the best coasts in the country. A paradise where you can dive or snorkel. Unique opportunity to dive alongside huge turtles. You can get there in 5 hours by taking a local ferry from Male.

Ukulhas

Rasdhoo

This small and traditional island, which despite that, is well equipped and organized. It is a treasure if you are a lover of diving and snorkeling and want to see exceptional marine creatures, such as hammerhead sharks, stingrays, dolphins, or turtles, in addition to vibrating with the colorful coral reef. It is located three and a half hours by public ferry from Male.

Rasdhoo

Madivaru

Madivaru is spiced up by a Picnic island and a Sand Bank. It is ideal to visit during the day and relax or do some water sports such as snorkeling. You have to bring your own food and drinks because there is no establishment.

Madivaru

Sandholm

Kandholhu is perfect if what you are looking for are relaxation, tranquility, and privacy. The nearby lagoon that biological experts qualify as Type A so the marine fauna and flora, as well as the coral reefs, are in great health. It has a bikini beach and accommodation is limited and exclusive. You can get there by seaplane in just 20 minutes from the international airport.

Sandholm

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This quiet and inhabited island is located in the north of the atoll. Its natural panorama accompanied by its long beach of dazzling white sand make it excellent to visit.

Mathiveri

Mathiveri. Its narrow and wonderful beach where in addition to the white sand, its turquoise crystalline waters stand out, so clear that you can see manta rays on the seabed. You can swim or snorkel to a picnic island that is quite close. It hardly receives tourism, so the offer of accommodation and restaurants are quite limited. You can get there by taking a public ferry from Male in 6 hours.

Mathiveri

Baa Atoll: Perfect for diving

If you are a lover of diving or snorkeling, it is a mandatory stop. It is a true natural paradise, both on the surface and under the water. Declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Here you can find heavenly and heavenly beaches.

 

Fulhadhoo

Fulhadhoo is considered excellent not only in the Maldivian country but also in the world. You can find it full of palm trees, where a fishing village lives, fine white sand, and turquoise waters. It is a perfect place to observe the coral reef, swim with turtles and dolphins, as well as explore desert islands in the surrounding area.

Fulhadhoo

Lhaviyani Atoll: The most luxurious in the archipelago

Kuredu, with its Kanuhura beach, is one of the most beautiful and luxurious beaches in the Maldive archipelago. Fine white sand, palm trees, crystal clear turquoise waters make it one of the famous paradisiacal places.

Shaviyani Atoll: Experience the local atmosphere

The local beaches that you can find here are absolutely wonderful. This atoll is located in the northern part of the archipelago, this area is less touristy and authentic.

Vaavu Atoll

Fulidhoo

The local atmosphere is its best feature. The accommodation offer is quite basic and it only has two restaurants. Its "bikini beach" is wild, nothing like the rest of the country and its waters are clean and clear. You can get there in about 3 and a half hours from the capital of the Maldivian archipelago.

Fulidhoo

Alimatha

Alimatha is known for being one of the famous spots in the country to spot nurse sharks. It is relatively close to Fulidhoo and has a direct connection to Maafushi and Male.

Alimatha

And now that you have an idea about beaches, islands, and atolls, you just have to choose your perfect accommodation.