Maldives
37 places in Maldives, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionSouthern Asia
CapitalMalé
Places written37
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type D, G, J, K, L · 230 V travel adapter
CurrencyRufiyaa (MVR)
LanguagesDhivehi
Driving sideleft
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
Nature & outdoors (15) Landmarks & history (2) Museums & culture (15) Attractions & fun (3) Food & drink (2)
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Addu Atoll
dive site
Banana Reef
island
Dharavandhoo
island
Dhigurah
island
Fulhadhoo
island
Fuvahmulah
beach 
Hanifaru Bay
atoll
Huvadhoo Atoll
island 
Maafushi and the Local Islands
dive site
Maaya Thila
beach
Maldives Surf Breaks
island
Rasdhoo
island 
The Atolls and Overwater Villas
beach
The Reefs, Mantas and Whale Sharks
beach
Vaadhoo Sea of Stars
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
Open the full Museums & culture pageAttractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.
Open the full Attractions & fun pageFood & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
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Plan your trip
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