The capital of Maldives, Male is a bustling tourist destination. With all the beach
holiday essentials - sun, sand and a healthy dose of blue sea, Male tops the list
of tropical holiday destinations of most. A forward thinking, yet laid-back attitude,
attracts more tourists every year. A flourishing city, Male is home to tourist places
such as magnificent mosques, beautiful beaches and a heady shopper’s district.
Eating Out!
Being a tourist hotspot, Male restaurants serve cuisines from across the world including
the famous usual suspects such as - Thai, Italian, Indian and the local cuisine.
The ambience of the restaurants range from plush, air-conditioned bistros to laid
back open-air cafes. To experience the true-blue Maldivian cuisine, one should try
the fish dishes or the street food served at the teashops or locally known as Sai-Hotaas.
SpiceJet Recommendations!
Sala Thai Restaurant, Ameer Ahmed Magu
Salsa Royal, Orchid Magu
Aïoli, Lotus Goalhi
Seagull Cafe, cnr Chandanee Magu & Fareedhee Magu
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
Maldives.
Hulhule Island Hotel
Maldives.
Abalone Tourist Inn
Male, Maldives.
Marble Hotel
Kanba aisa rani higun, Maafannu, Republic of
Maldives.
- Maldives, being a tourist-laden destination, definitely has enough to fill up an
itinerary. From adventure seekers to people who just want to lay back and enjoy
the summer beach, Male has something for everyone.
- Diving
The warm inviting seas coupled with the clear blue water and the interesting marine
life is what invites divers to Male. Professional diving instructors give you instructions
and equipments to deal with the beautiful reefs and the enchanting marine life.
The diving mostly happens along a faru or a thila which both mean a type of reef.
Night dives are also on offer and make for treasured memories.
- The Sultan Park
A relaxing stroll inside the Sultan Park will lead you to the National Museum. The
interesting collection will only add to the climax of the shade of the Sultan’s
Park.
- Spas
For the people who want to take a break from their hectic life, Male offers more
reasons to relax than God on a Sunday. Apart from just laying on the beaches and
soaking up the sun, spas offer a great way to rejuvenate.
- Eid:An important festival of the people of Maldives, Eid is celebrated with
much fanfare across Maldives. Official processions are carried out and musical performances
are held everywhere.
- Independence Day:On the 26th of July, Independence Day is celebrated with
parades and traditional celebrations. Officially, it is celebrated at the Republic
Square in Male.