North Male is the main atoll of the Maldives. This is where the capital of the republic, Malé, with its priceless attractions, cultural centers and luxury hotels is situated. The atoll comprises of 50 islands, of which only 8 are inhabited. It’s noteworthy that each island has its own unique task: there is the island-capital, the airport island, the poultry farm island and even the island-pantry storing fuel reserves. The atoll is known primarily as a popular beach holiday place, but fans of excursions won’t be bored there.
All the main sights of the Maldives are right here on North Male Atoll; and, certainly, the major amount of it is in the capital. So, one of the must-visit places is the Sudan Palace. This … Open
North Male Atoll offers its guests perfect conditions for water sports and beach vacation. For example, it’s, of course, diving. There are several wonderful marine reserves in the … Open
A very interesting exhibition of the Museum of Male represents priceless archaeological artifacts. Here you can see ancient Buddhist statues that adorned temples a thousand years ago, and one of the most interesting sections is the collection of thrones that once belonged to local sultans. Esjehi tour gallery is another interesting object, it’s home to artisan workshops. The gallery regularly hosts interesting exhibitions and workshops, so it’s a popular place to search for souvenirs.
1. There are always holidays on North Male Atoll. It’s always warm here, and you won’t be trapped in your hotel room even during the rainy season, as it pours only in the night … Open
North Male Atoll is famous for its gorgeous beaches that are not only attractive but also spacious. Despite a great number of vacationers and numerous boats, water is always clean near the island. Many beaches are surrounded by fabulous palm tree groves. There are coastal areas suitable for trouble-free beach recreation and scuba diving. The atoll is also famous for its rich marine fauna.
Almost all islands of the atoll are available for beach holidays. Territory of some small atolls is fully occupied with hotel complexes, so some beaches are accessible only to hotel guests, … Open
Numerous fans of scuba diving come to explore sunken ships, some of which have been left untouched for more than a century. The Seagull steamer is one of the most interesting sites. The watercraft sank near the atoll in 1879. There are two more sunken ships nearby, namely, Erlangen and Lady Christine. They also sank at the end of the 19th century. Coastal waters of local islands have many coral reefs that have caused many shipwrecks. As it was technically and financially hard to bring those sunken ships back to the land, they remained to lay underwater and turned into true tourist landmarks.