About Male
Male island-capital, just 1.8 kilometres long and 1 kilometre wide, houses 130,000 people—a surreal density of island living surrounded by atolls and overwater bungalows. The Hukuru Mosque's minaret rises above colourful wooden buildings. The airport runway extends to the island's edge; planes skim rooftops arriving and departing.
Country
Maldives
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
MVR
Language
Dhivehi, English
Things to do in Male
Exploring the colourful wooden buildings and street art of Male's compact centre
Visiting the Hukuru Mosque and Islamic Centre with intricate tilework
Shopping the Male bazaar for spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs
Island-hopping by speedboat to nearby uninhabited islands for snorkeling
Departing on liveaboard dive boats to outer atolls from Male port
Eating fresh tuna curry and fish at waterfront restaurants and street stalls
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