World's most stunning white-sand beaches and unique attractions are located in Maldives. The colorful reefs, deep water denizens and whale shark, are a major draw for sport divers from all over the world.

1. Must See Attractions in
Maldives
Done By:
Caleb Falcon

2. Index
1. Vacation in Maldives
2. Utheemu Ganduvaru
3. Hukuru Miskiiy
4. National Museum
5. HP Reef Maldives
6. Banana Reef Maldives
7. Manta Point
8. Bluetribe Moofushi
9. Where to stay in Maldives

3. Vacation in Maldives
Getting There
Male International
Airport is served with
flights from Asia, the
Middle East and Europe.
Best Time To Go
Rain, wind and waves are common during the June – August
southwest monsoon. January to April, when the sea is calm and
visibility reaches around 30 meters, is the best season for diving.
Don’t Miss
Exploring a locally
inhabited island is a good
way to learn more about
the people and customs of
the Maldives.
Local Eats
Maldives food revolves
around fish, particularly
smoked tuna, and coconut.
Mas buni – shredded
smoked fish with onion and
grated coconuts, makes a
tasty breakfast with fresh-
baked Roshi (Maldivian
Flatbread).

4. Utheemu
Ganduvaru
Utheemu is one of
the populated islands
of Haa Alif Atoll in
the north of the
Maldives.
Utheemu Ganduvaru is a historical
place that once served as the home
of Sultan Mohamed Thankurufaan.
Utheemu Ganduvaru is made of wood, and
is the palace in which King Sultan
Mohamed Thakurufaanu lived and grew up.

5. Hukuru Miskiiy
(Old Friday Mosque)
Hukuru Miskiiy was
established in the year
1956 and it is the oldest
mosque of the country.
This old Friday mosque
was built during the
period of Sultan Ibrahim
Iskandhar I.
Hukuru Miskiiy is known
for its fine lacquer work
and intricate
woodcarvings.

6. National Musuem
Maldives
The first national museum
was established in
November 11th 1952, by
the Prime Minister at the
time, Mohamed Amin Didi.
.
Highlights of the
collections include:
•Thrones
•Royal sunshades & furniture
•Costumes and shoes
•Coins
•Ornaments
•Arms
•Armor
Opening Times
9am–5pm, Sunday–Thursday
(closed Friday and Saturday)

7. HP Reef
Maldives
HP Reef also
known as
Rainbow Reef.
HP Reef in Maldives is a protected
area located to the north of
Girifushi in North Male Atoll.
It is a stunning reef with amazing caves and
crannies decked up with wonderful coral
formation and rich colorful marine life.

8. Banana Reef Maldives
Banana Reef is one of
the best wonderful
dive sites to be
exposed in the
Maldives
Banana Reef is a protected
area and famous for its
incredible diving
opportunities.
Divers can wait for see some wonderful
corals around which groper, sharks,
jackfish, blue-striped snapper and
barracuda roam.

9. Manta Point
Manta Point is located south east of
Lankan Finolhu and it is one hour
sailing from Male.

10. Where to stay in Maldives
Holiday Inn Resort
Kandooma
Velassaru Maldives
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
Anantara
Dhigu
Resort &
Spa

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