Velana International Airport 16 min
Hulhule Island (15 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Baros (1 hr 2) Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. Villingili (20 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Baros (20 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Thilafushi (21 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Velassaru (15 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Velassaru (3 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Villingili (20 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Sultan Park (20 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Muleeaage (20 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. |