Velana International Airport 24 min
Hulhule Island (22 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Velassaru (6 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Muleeaage (7 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Baros (18 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Sultan Park (5 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Velassaru (21 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Male' (6 min) The eponymous capital city covers most of this atoll, featuring beaches & many colorful buildings. Velassaru (5 min) Fishermen lay out daily catches of tuna & other fish on the tiled floor of this open marketplace. Thilafushi (4 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Villingili (4 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Villingili (6 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. |