Velana International Airport 18 min
Hulhule Island (16 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Male' (12 min) The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Baros (13 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Velassaru (16 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Velassaru (18 min) Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Velassaru (13 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Muleeaage (12 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Villingili (15 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Sultan Park (13 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Villingili (12 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Thilafushi (14 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. |