Top Places for Sightseeing in Male

Here's a list of Top Places for Sightseeing in Male recommended by our experts:

The Maldives is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean known and famous for its beautiful beaches, blue lagoons and extensive coral reefs. The tropical nation is composed of 26 atolls with more than a thousand coral islands. Capital city Male is one of the smallest (and most densely populated) capitals in the world. The central harbour and port of the Maldives is located in Male, the centre for all commercial activities. It lies on Male Atoll, about 645 kms southwest of Sri Lanka. It is the seat of government for the Maldivians. There are central courts, a government hospital, public and private schools, and a vocational-training school focused on engineering here in Male. The city is different from the other resort islands in the Republic of Maldives – it is built on a grid pattern with high buildings and paved roads. The built-up area takes up the entire landmass in Male. In the heavily urbanized central island, narrow streets are densely stacked with a mix of shops, apartment blocks, restaurants, office buildings and motorcycle jams. Malé has many tourist attractions to visit and nearby resorts. Today, it is a very popular holiday destination in Maldives among couples, families and groups of friends. Here is a definitive list of the top places for sightseeing in Male:

Artificial Beach

Artificial Beach

Activity Place in Male
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Artificial beach in Maldives provides an opportunity to Maldivians to enjoy a good swim during summers. Infact, the beach is now not just meant for enjoying an ...

Friday Mosque

Friday Mosque

Mosque in Male
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Male Hukuru Miskiy or Male Friday Mosque is an ancient decorated mosque located in the city of Male, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. The mosque was originally ...

Male Market

Male Market

Shopping Place in Male
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Maldives has been top destination spot for tourists from west. This place very highly priced and shop selling goods are all marked up imported stuff (...

Male Fish Market

Male Fish Market

Shopping Place in Male
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The fish market is located a mere two blocks away from the local market. The main feature of the market is its unmissable odour of freshly caught fish. Once ...

National Museum

National Museum

Museum in Male
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The brand new National Museum may be a ferociously ugly building gifted by China, but it nevertheless contains an excellent and well-labelled collection of ...

Manta Point

Manta Point

Diving Sites in Male
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Manta Point t his is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and only allows snorkeling. Scuba diving has been banned for 3-4 years now and visitor numbers are controlled. T...

The Esjehi Art Gallery Male

The Esjehi Art Gallery Male

Place to Visit in Male
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Esjehi art gallery in Maldives is located on the east of Sultan Park, in one of the oldest buildings of Male, the capital of Maldives. The basic aim of setting ...

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Male Local Market

Male Local Market

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Male Local Market is a great place to get a feel of where the locals shop and what they shop for. This market is for fresh groceries like fruits and vegetables...

Maldivian Air Taxi Seaplanes

Maldivian Air Taxi Seaplanes

Things to do in Male
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seaplane photo flight offers you the sightseeing sensation that gives you the opportunity of alifetime.Enjoy your unparalleled Maldives holiday experience from ...

Hulhule Island

Hulhule Island

Place to Visit in Male
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Hulhulé, located at 4°11′N 73°32′E / 4.183°N 73.533°E, is an island in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives. It is one of the islands closest to the capital ...

Veligandu Island Beach

Veligandu Island Beach

Beach in Male
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Veligandu Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, an excellent house reef and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only Resort on the island of...

Islamic Centre

Islamic Centre

Mosque in Male
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The Islamic Centre is an architectural landmark in Malé, Maldives opened in November 1984 by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The Grand Friday Mosque located in ...