Velana International Airport 14 min
Muleeaage (17 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Thilafushi (18 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Baros (59 min) Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. Villingili (18 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Baros (12 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Sultan Park (17 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Villingili (17 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Velassaru (12 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Hulhule Island (12 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Velassaru (14 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. |