Velana International Airport 18 min
Baros (33 min) Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. Villingili (21 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Baros (5 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Velassaru (17 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Villingili (22 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Muleeaage (21 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Thilafushi (23 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Velassaru (4 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Hulhule Island (16 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Sultan Park (22 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. |