Maldives Hotels & Travel Guide

Pearl of the Indian Ocean, overwater villas and turquoise waters

🏛️ Official LanguageDhivehi
💴 CurrencyMaldives Rufiyaa (MVR)
✈️ From JapanApproximately 10-12 hours from Japan

About Maldives

Pearl of the Indian Ocean, overwater villas and turquoise waters

The Maldives, an island nation consisting of over 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean, is known as one of the world's finest beach resorts. Its appeal lies in its overwater villas, turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, coral reef diving, and marine activities such as encounters with manta rays and whale sharks. Romantic experiences are also plentiful, including the one-island, one-resort concept, spa treatments, sunset fishing, and sandbank dinners.

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Mare

Male

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Capital city Male, gateway to the Maldives

Main Attractions

Grand Friday Mosquemare fish marketSultan ParkNational Museumlocal market

North Male Atoll

North Male Atoll

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A concentration of popular resort islands

Main Attractions

banana leafsurfing spotsSnorkelingManta PointDolphin watching

Ari Atoll

Ari Atoll

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Famous as a diving spot

Main Attractions

Whale shark pointManta Ray DivingWhale Shark PointNight DivingWater Villas

Baa Atoll

Baa Atoll

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UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Main Attractions

Hanifaru BayManta ray seasonal migrationCoral ReefSea turtle nesting groundsUnderwater Restaurant

🎯 Maldives Travel Tips

Best season

The best time to visit is from November to April, which is the dry season. May to October is the rainy season, but it is also the manta ray season. It is warm all year round.

means of transportation

Seaplanes, speedboats and inland planes are the main modes of transportation, and advance reservations are required for transfers between resorts.

Payment Method

The Maldives Rufiyaa is the official currency. USD is widely accepted. Payment by card is the norm at resorts. ATMs are available in Male.

Culture and Resorts

Dhivehi is the official language, but English is widely spoken. It is a Muslim country. Tuna curry and seafood are its specialties.

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