The 12 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in maldives"
Named by 5 of 81. MaléNorth Malé Atoll, MaldivesThe capital has a harbourfront, a fish and seafood market, and the old Hukuru Miskiiy mosque built in 1656.Sultan Park holds the National Museum, with royal collections from the Islamic period.
Named by 3 of 82. ThulusdhooKaafu Atoll, MaldivesPicked as the local island for surfers.
Named by 2 of 83. DhigurahAlif Dhaal Atoll, MaldivesPicked for beaches and for snorkeling and marine life.Named among the must-visit islands for island hopping.
Named by 2 of 84. SandbanksMaldivesSmall uninhabited islands of white sand and clear water, suggested for a picnic or a sunset walk.
Private sandbank picnics are listed among things to do.
Named by 2 of 85. MaafushiKaafu Atoll, MaldivesPicked as the local island for activities.
Named by 2 of 86. FulidhooVaavu Atoll, MaldivesSuggested for couples.
7. UkulhasAlif Alif Atoll, MaldivesRecommended for beaches, for couples, and for snorkeling and marine life.Also on the couples list.
8. GulhiKaafu Atoll, MaldivesRecommended for couples and for its beach.
9. ThoddooAlif Alif Atoll, MaldivesListed among the best local islands for beaches.
10. HulhumaléNorth Malé Atoll, MaldivesSuggested for airport transits.
11. Banana ReefNorth Malé Atoll, MaldivesListed as a top diving site along with Manta Point and Maaya Thila.
12. Addu AtollMaldivesThe southern-most islands of the Maldives, known for a sweet coconut treat.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name November to April as the best time to visit the Maldives.
On local islands women should aim to cover shoulders and thighs, though this is loosely followed. Swimwear is for designated bikini beaches and resorts.
Where is Maldives in which country?
The Maldives is its own country, a chain of islands south of India and Sri Lanka and the smallest Asian country by size and population.
What is the best thing to do in Maldives?
One guide ranks snorkeling first: house reefs let you walk in from the beach and meet reef sharks and turtles, and sometimes rays.
Named by 5 of 81. MaléThe capital has a harbourfront, a fish and seafood market, and the old Hukuru Miskiiy mosque built in 1656.Sultan Park holds the National Museum, with royal collections from the Islamic period.
Named by 3 of 82. ThulusdhooPicked as the local island for surfers.
Named by 2 of 83. DhigurahPicked for beaches and for snorkeling and marine life.Named among the must-visit islands for island hopping.
Named by 2 of 84. SandbanksSmall uninhabited islands of white sand and clear water, suggested for a picnic or a sunset walk.
