A tropical nation composed of 26 coral atolls, which in turn are made up of hundreds of islands, the Maldives is known for its sublime beaches, blue lagoons, extensive reefs, and exclusive luxury resorts – it’s easy to find a perfect secluded paradise here. The capital, Malé, bustles with its busy fish market, restaurants, shops and 17th century Hukuru Miskiy (the Old Friday Mosque) made of coral stone.
Addu Atoll
The most southerly of the Maldives' island groups, the stunning Addu Atoll is an idyllic tropical bliss, and boasts some of the best coral and diving in the Maldives. A modern road between Gan's Equator Village resort and Hithadhoo, the Maldives' secondcity, is great for biking too
Dhoni Boat Trips
Enjoy a sunset boat trip on a dhoni, a traditional Maldivian wooden boat, cruising around exotic, uninhabited islands, enjoying refreshing drinks and tasty snacks as you listen to the sounds of traditional bodu beru drums played by local musicians to attract dolphins
Malé
The Maldives' tiny, bustling capital gives you a chance to catch a slice of south Asian island life and meet Maldivians. Its busy fish market is a hub of activity on the waterfront, where you can buy fish fresh from the ocean and gutted in front of your eyes!
Game fishing
Hop on a modern speedboat equipped for big game fishing, going out at night to catch groupers, snappers, squirrelfish or barracuda, then enjoy eating your catch over a barbecue - perfect for fishing enthusiasts!
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