Maldives travel guide

Sitemap Maldives
Language:
MY TRIP PLANNER
0
locations added to
my trip
country

Maldives

Maldives

by abha tripwolf

A Diver's Paradise

In the turquoise expanses of the Indian Ocean, the emerald Republic of Maldives, along with its natural atolls astride the equator, has over a thousand islands, of which only 200 are inhabited. The country, reachable by air from all major international cities, offers unspoilt white sand beaches, coral reefs, top-notch diving sites, and rich marine life. The crystal clear water and warm climate make diving easy and enjoyable. The finest surf breaks in the North and South Malé Atolls can be explored from April to October. Catamaran sailing, surfing, and snorkeling are popular here. Visits to vibrant local markets (check out the fish!), artificial beaches, and the presidential palace in the capital, Malé, are an experience by itself. Within Malé, tourists prefer the cheap taxis, but for inter-island traveling, the local boats called dhonies are the best bet. A ferry, costing less than a dollar per head, is the best option to travel between Hulhulé Island, where the international airport is, and Malé. One note of caution: don't wear revealing clothes in public places.

Maldives travel guide by abha tripwolf is this text outdated?

Places to Visit in Maldives

more

Maldives Facts

  • capital: Male
  • population: 369031
  • area: 298
  • time zone: GMT +5
  • languages: Maldivian Dhivehi (official),English
  • religions: Islam (Sunni)
  • GDP per capita (PPP): 8229
  • literacy: 97.2
  • life expectancy: 62.2
  • electricity: 230 V (50 Hz)
  • electric plug type: A,D,G,J,K,L
  • exchange rate: MVR (Maldives Rufiyaa )
  • calling code: 960
  • internet TLD: .mv

edit hard facts

Top 10 Things to do in Maldives voted by the tripwolf community

Kuredu Island Resort

hotel Kuredu Island Resort

in Maldives

330 partly air-conditioned rooms fit nicely into the flourishing tropical landscape. All-inclusive is offered. Restaurant in typical style, also a tea house, an Asian specialty restaurant, three bars....

more...

3 votes
Soneva Gili Resort & Spa

hotel Soneva Gili Resort & Spa

in Maldives

Did Robinson Crusoe live like this? Certainly not with this much comfort. It’s hard to detect the extraordinary comfort of the 44 villas from the outside. They are built from natural materials in such ...

more...

2 votes
Club Med

hotel Club Med

in Maldives

Comfort under the Maldivian sun. 209 pretty accommodations, offering all comforts and of which 49 are water bungalows, can be found on this island, which is overgrown with bushes and palm trees. Two res...

more...

2 votes

see all Top 10 in Maldives

Top Trips through Maldives

Cruising around by charterboat created by marcopolo on 2009-10-09 20:51:15

...

see full trip

1 votes

see all trips for Maldives

Latest Reviews for Maldives


 You are currently not logged in. or register to write a review.

videos for Maldives

  • maldives paradise island go-to-maldives.com

    maldives paradise island go-to-maldives.com [01:06]

  • Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives Vacation Guide: videos

    Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives Vacation Guide: videos [06:55]

free travel guide

your free PDF travel guide for Maldives

hotel search
find flights
kayak
your business!

Are you a business owner? List your business on tripwolf! Find out more about free & premium listing options...

claim your business now

© 2009 tripwolf GmbH

All rights reserved

about us | terms of use | press | blog | business owners | partners | authors | advertise | report abuse | give feedback/ask question

No part of this site may be reproduced without written permission.

szmtag