Top Tourist Attractions In Maldives
Author: Jeremy | Category: Maldives, Travel Deals | Tags: Chagos Archipelago, holidays, Maldive Islands, Maldives, Minicoy Island
The top tourist attractions in Maldives will charm their way into your heart. Maldives has so much to offer with its 200 inhabited islands and 80 more which are chiefly used as resorts. Hundreds more are waiting to be rediscovered by curious travelers in what is regarded as one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world.
Maldives or the Maldive Islands lies on the Indian Ocean between Chagos Archipelago and Minicoy Island, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. Despite Portuguese and Dutch occupation, Maldives remained a free nation for most of its history. Today, the islands are best known for their stunning white sand beaches and colorful reefs that teem with marine life.
#1: Male
No other place can rival the vibrant atmosphere of Male, capital of Maldives. Surely it deserves a place on the top tourist attractions in Maldives. The city is home to beautiful gardens and elaborate mosques.
One of the main tourist spots in Male is the National Museum. The structure itself was formerly the Sultan’s Palace. Thus, sultanate relics such as statues, thrones, and other antiquities are displayed on the museum. The Huskuru Miskiiy is another main attraction in Male. Also known as the “Friday Mosque”, it originates from the 17th century and features a golden dome. More intriciate details like carvings can be observed from its interiors.
#2: Thinadhoo
Thinadhoo stays true to the essence of an island getaway with its greenery and lack of pollution. The trees provide shade from the heat of the sun and the beaches are just as gorgeous as anywhere else in the Maldives. Besides swimming, tourists can enjoy snorkeling around the island on Maldives holidays.
#3: Seenu Atoll
The atoll comprises of 23 islands. There are about 25 premier diving spots throughout the atoll. Divers will have the chance to see white-tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, manta rays, green turtles, and other exotic marine life especially in Muduka and Makunda. Adventurers are also drawn to Seenu Atoll because of its water sports activities. It’s no wonder that it is included in the top tourist attractions in Maldives.
03 Nov 2013