Velana International Airport 13 min
Baros (58 min) Tiny resort island densely packed with bungalows & restaurants interspersed with coconut trees. Hulhule Island (11 min) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Baros (11 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Thilafushi (18 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Villingili (17 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. Velassaru (16 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. 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. Muleeaage (16 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Sultan Park (17 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. |