Unbeatable beaches, unmatched luxury and a very happening underwater world make the Maldives worth it all! Endowed with incredible beauty and splendor of nature. With 1200 islands and 26 atolls, this island country holds a great allure for tourists across the globe for its exotic islands, enthralling blue seas, shiny-sandy beaches, magnificent reefs, and a variety of water sports. Being an island country dominated by water sports, tourism here is strictly relative to the dry weather conditions and hence the span of December to April is the best time to visit Maldives. The Maldives has also undergone a drastic change in the last 10 years and the inhabited islands have been made better and tourist-friendly. Studded with luxurious water villas and endless palm groves swaying rhythmically, this postcard-perfect amalgamation of blue, white, and green is a true paradise on Earth! Check out the best places to visit in Maldives on your vacation:
50 Best Tourist Places To Visit In Maldives
Heading to the Maldives and can’t decide where to head to? Fret not! Let us help you to know about some of the best ones! And if choosing from so many attractions gets tough, keep our quick list of 10 most beautiful places to visit in Maldives handy. Though not exhaustive, the list of the best places to visit in the Maldives helps you tick of all major tourist spots in the country.
1. Malé Atoll – For Urban Vibes
Located on the southern edge of Kaafu Atoll, the North Malé Atoll is the largest city and the most popular destination among the best places to visit in Maldives. It is among the top Maldives tourism places. It used to be called Mahal for being the abode of the Royal Dynasties and is now famous as the Kings Island. Male has a tropical monsoon climate with rains occurring through most months in the year. The best thing about Male is its consistently moderate temperature, round the year.
Major attractions at Male: The Grand Friday Mosque, Scuba diving, and snorkeling, Male Fish Market, Malé's National Museum, Tsunami Monument, Dive Club Maldives, Underwater Scooters.
2. Sun Island – For Sparkling Beaches
Also famous as the Sun Island, Nalaguraidhoo Island in South Ari Atoll is among the top Maldives points of interest. It is adorned with some stunning beaches, beautiful tropical flowers, and lavish greenery that pulls a great number of tourists wanting to bask in the lap of nature. With its extremely charming blue waters, sparkling beaches and fabulous resorts, the island guarantees immense joy to its guests. Given its serenity and beauty, it is among the most perfect places to visit in Maldives for couples and honeymooners.
Best time to visit Sun Island: March to April the summer season, suitable for water sports.
Major attractions at Sun Island: Diving, windsurfing and snorkeling, relaxation at sauna and spa, Island Divers
Best places to stay: Sun Island Resort & Spa, Holiday Island Resort & Spa, LUX* South Ari Atoll etc.
Best time to visit: November to April.
3. Banana Reef – For A Great Diving Experience
Located in North Mal- Atoll, Banana Reef is globally renowned for being one of the best diving sites in the world which adds it to the list of top Maldives points of interest. It was, in fact, the very first diving spot in Maldives to get recognition for licensed diving and training. Shaped like a banana, the reef is choc-a-block with exuberant marine life, fantastic corals, amazing cliffs, overhangs, and caves. And thanks to the myriad adventure activities here, it is one of the favorite places to visit in Maldives for the adventure junkies.
Major attractions at Banana Reef: Underwater activities like Scuba, snorkeling, Jet skiing in the reef; places like Maldive Victory, Hulhumal-, Alimatha Island, Biyadhoo Island, Manta Point
Best places to stay: Coco Bodhu Hithi, Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Adaaran Prestige Ocean Villas are the luxury accommodations that will keep you happy and comfy
Best time to visit: May to July (for diving)
