Places to Visit in Maldives

Maldives is a dazzling archipelago of more than a thousand islands that are so beautiful; it feels as if a wizard sprinkled magic white dust on a perfect painting and made it real. The place is tailor-made for a perfect romantic getaway. But lately, the paradise nation has also seen a rise in tourists who make a trip to the Maldives for a family vacation.

 

So let’s jump ahead and look at some of the best places to visit in Maldives.

Male City: One of the world's smallest national capitals, Male is known for its ancient mosque and colorful buildings. With its beauty and progressiveness being talked about the island today has grown into one of the most visited places in the Maldives.

 

COMO Cocoa Island: COMO Cocoa Island is hands-down one of the prettiest and best places to visit in the Maldives. If you’re on a honeymoon, the island offers amazing resorts and plush water villas for a perfect romantic stay.

 

Banana Reef: Banana Reef, one of the oldest reefs discovered in the Maldives is adorned with stunning caves, majestic cliffs, beautiful coral growths, and powerful overhangs. Banana Reef is also populated by sharks, barracudas, and groupers, making Banana Reef one of the world's most popular dive sites.

 

Vaadhoo Island: This spectacular island may have roughly 500 inhabitants but the natural phenomenon occurring here - known as Sea of Stars - is one that captures the attention of people all around the world and leads them straight to the shores of Vaadhoo which delightfully serves them with one of the most memorable sights.

 

Maafushi Island: It is a large island when compared to the rest of the islands situated in the atoll. Every year, this vacation spot welcomes a larger number of tourists, and to cater to their needs, Maafushi is dotted with cosy guesthouses and hostels which are not only affordable but are also extremely comfortable.

 

Fulhadhoo Island: The small island of Fulhadhoo located in the southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll and two hours away from the capital city of Male is fairly uninhabited and is one of the most stunning islands in the Indian Ocean.

 

Baros Island: One of the most popular islands in Maldives, Baros Island is yet another place in Maldives that is trying to one-up the other islands in pure beauty, and succeeding marginally. Lined with beaches filled with fine sand and gentle waves of water ferrying small shells and stones, Baros Island is known for its resorts and water villas.

 

Mirihi Island: This island offers excellent water villas for your ultimate pleasure. If you’re especially looking for a place cut off from the rest of the world, this can be the perfect place.

 

Huvahendhoo Island: If you’re looking for that perfect destination for a family vacation, look no further than Huvahendhoo Island. The island is custom-made to accommodate families and kids.

 

Rangali Island: The Conrad Maldives resort on Rangali Island is an exceptional place for an all-around Maldives experience for families. Those looking for a place that offers fun activities for adults and kids alike can always go here.

 

Fihalhohi Island: There is nothing like a perfect honeymoon in the Maldives, and Fihalhohi Island in North Male can just be one of the best places to visit in the Maldives to indulge in a romantic getaway with your loved one.

 

Veligandu Island Beach: A tiny island in North Ari Atoll, Veligandu Island is one of the places in Maldives that has lush green vegetation and white beaches. The island can be a great place for vacationers looking for a short stay on a small island in solitude.

 

Sun Island: Nalaguraidhoo Island, more commonly known as Sun Island, is the place to visit in Maldives to book your enjoyable trip. It boasts of waters and skies so blue you wouldn’t know which is which. 

 

Artificial Beach: The Artificial beach will give you an experience to remember! Located in North Mal-Atoll, the place is usually lit with a young crowd who wish to unwind and dive into the waves that hit the shore.

 

Alimatha Island: Located at Vaavu Atoll, this island nestled on the edge of East Maldives is just perfect for diving enthusiasts. You can also go boating and playing volleyball by the beach while the white sand covers you!

 

Halaveli Islands: Halaveli islands come with some phenomenal perks including the excess isolation that one seeks, especially when coming from busy cities. The island literally has more than 57 water villas designed perfectly to please your aesthetic senses.

 

Kanuhura Island: Expect to get pampered in Kanuhura island, apart from its unparalleled beauty that baffles the visitors, it has a resort of the same name and it comes equipped with luxurious 5-star hotel decor and luxe amenities.

 

Addu Atoll: Better known as Seenu Atoll, Addu Atoll happens to be Maldives’ southernmost atoll. This popular atoll comprises a myriad of well-known and beautiful islands including the Gan Island.

 

Addu City: Lying in the southernmost atoll of Maldives, Addu City is one of the most urban places to see in Maldives after Male. Making for this island nation’s second largest city, the heart-shaped city of Addu propels a plethora of couples owing to its captivating vistas packed with a blue overhead sky and tall coconut trees.

 

The Muraka- Conrad: Housed in the Conrad Maldives resort, The Muraka is a lavish 2-level undersea villa. Letting you experience an exotic style of living, dining, and sleeping under the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean, this surreal residence is not only the most opulent accommodation option, but also one of the most bewildering Maldives sightseeing places.

 

Maamigili: Known popularly as the ‘Whale Shark Island’, Maamigili is a considerably large island sheltering over 2300 people. With two big harbors, this destination is considered as a renowned and bustling fishing island.

 

Veligandu Island: Counted among the reasonably small islands in South Asia, Veligandu Island Beach offers vacationers a glorious holiday experience. Packed with surprising greenery and shimmering waters, this paradise-like island is one of the most serene places to visit in the Maldives.

 

Gan Island: The southernmost island on Addu Atoll, Gan Island is one of the most secluded yet incredibly beautiful places to see in the Maldives. Making available for lavish resorts and local cultural experiences, this place exhibits the perfect amalgam of tradition and luxury.

 

Naifaru: Packed with historical monuments and cultural places, Naifaru Island is counted among the top tourist places to visit in the Maldives. Snorkeling and diving are some of the most exciting things that tourists love to do at this enchanting island destination.

 

Thoddoo Island: Situated at a distance of around 67 kilometers from the capital city of Male, the oval-shaped Thoddoo Island is popular for its huge production of watermelons. Specialized in delicious authentic seafood, this island is a recommended visit for travelers who are interested in experiencing the traditional Maldivian lifestyle.

 

Utheemu Ganduvaru: Lying on a tiny island resembling a green jellyfish, Utheemu Ganduvaru is counted among the most recommended places to see in Maldives. Visited majorly by history fanatics, it forms the most ideal place for exploring the glorious past of Utheemu Island as well as the respectable Utheemu Dynasty.