Velana International Airport 20 min
Villingili (14 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Velassaru (10 min) Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Velassaru (14 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Muleeaage (6 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Velassaru (17 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Sultan Park (8 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Baros (14 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Thilafushi (10 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Villingili (8 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Hulhule Island (16 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Male' (13 min) The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. |