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Gan Island
The southernmost atoll in Maldives, Addu Atoll is a beautiful yet secluded place that is famous amongst tourists. Gan Island, in turn, is the southernmost island that forms a part of the Addu Atoll, making it the southernmost island of Maldives as well. The glorious Gan island is popular for water sports, snorkelling and diving and is home to some of the best luxury resorts in Maldives. The island is one of the few places in Maldives that brings forth a perfect fusion of luxury and the island culture it is known for.
Although Gan Island is as far 541 kilometres from the capital of Male, the Gan International Airport has made it easily accessible. This is one of the charms of the island as reaching it is no hassle and yet it is miles away from other islands in the Maldives, giving it is a private, isolated feel.
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Golf Course Shangri-la Resort
The only resort in the Maldives that boasts a nine-hole golf course, Golf Course Shangri-la Resort will give you the golfing experience of a lifetime. The resort not just caters to people inclined towards golf but also has a massive clubhouse and stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
Grand Friday Mosque
The Grand Friday Mosque in Male is one attraction that, with its towering golden dome, gathers the attention of all visitors. The mosque is part of the Islamic Centre which is at the Male's centre and is located right next to the main jetty of Male, thus making it easy to spot, even from the sea.
Guraidhoo Island
Guraidhoo Island in the Kafu Atoll is a bliss for the ones escaping the crowd into the serenity of nature. Inhabited only since 1970, the island, its colourful houses occupying around 1700 people and coral chunks make it a beautiful place to be at. Walking the sandy streets of the island one can find a fantastical semi-bikini beach and an adventurous seasonal surf beach.
Guraidhoo Island is known for the water activities, mainly surfing followed by turtle and dolphin snorkelling and diving. To reach the pictureque island, one can travel via ferry from Male at very reasonable rates. There are also speedboats charging USD30 per person that operate from Male to and Guraidhoo Island. Note, no ferry service is available on Fridays while the speedboat remains in function. Visit Guraidhoo Island for it has an easy reach and an unmatchable experience to offer.
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Hanifaru Bay
Located in a vast UNESCO Biosphere Reserve called Baa Atoll, an administrative division within one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries, Hanifaru Bay is paradise, to say the least. Hanifaru Bay is known to etch an unforgettable memory in the minds of its visitors, providing one of Maldives' best known underwater adventures such as scuba diving and snorkelling.
Untouched white sand beaches, a breathtaking abundance of marine life, pristine blue lagoons, and of course who can ignore the artful blend of the navy blue ocean waters with turquoise fringed bays of the shallow reefs. If there is a place known to provide unparalleled aesthetically pleasing views, Hanifaru Bay is it.
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Hanimaadhoo
Located in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Hanimadhoo is one of the largest inhabited islands of Maldives. It stretches over a length of 7 km, with the broadest part of the land being only 750 metres. One side of Hanimadhoo is surrounded by a beach along the periphery, while the other side has house reefs. Hanimadhoo is famous for snorkelling, scuba diving, night fishing, dolphin spotting and kayaking.
Apart from the island's scenic beauty, Hanimadhoo also houses around two thousand people, along with a domestic airport. Since it is located almost 300km from Male, the only way to reach here is through a domestic flight. Due to the atmospheric conditions, many banana plantations are found in Hanimadhoo. The Conservation Centre present on the island's northern end is also a must-visit. There are some excellent restaurants and cafes in Hanimadhoo, along with a few small hotels.
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Himmafushi Island
Himmafushi Island in Kaafu Atoll is one of Maldives’ still developing tourist islands. A visit to the island guarantees a glimpse into traditional life in the Maldives. Its main is lined with souvenirs like carved rosewood manta rays and dolphins and coral headstones while the entire island can be explored on foot in less than an hour. It’s a popular spot for dolphin watching and diving.
The famous surfing spot on the island is the Jailbreak, named after its location behind a former prison. This reeling right hand point offers fast barrel sections for the advanced surfer. Another famous surf are the Sultans that can go up to 8 feet in height. For diving, you can check out the Lankan Manta Point site that is only 15 minutes from Himmafushi Island. On the mainland, the lack of tourists assure a private beach experience although you’ll need to be conservatively dressed in these parts. At just 16.5 kilometres from Male, Himmafushi Island is easily accessible by daily speedboats.
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HP Reef
One of the most beautiful diving sites in the Maldives, the HP Reef, located at the North Male Atoll, is also referred to as the 'Girifushi Thila' and the 'Rainbow Reef', the latter owing to the plethora of brightly coloured corals that adorn the seabed. The resplendent reef is full of astonishing formations, which include crevices, splendid caves, huge blocks, and a whopping vertical swim-through chimney which reaches up to a height of 25 metres.
A large portion of the HP Reef is laden with bright blue, orange, and yellow corals, including gorgonians, sea fans, and sea whips, while hundreds of small fish, eagle rays, barracudas, grey reef sharks, and dog-toothed tunas throng the place on a frequent basis. The HP Reef is a year-round site for diving. With dives that reach up to the depths of 40 metres, this reef is an ideal spot for those who seek to uncover the fascinating mysteries of the world underwater. At present, this is a Protected Marine Area in the island nation of the Maldives.
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Hulhumale
Hulhumale is an artificial island in Maldives located south of the North Male Atoll and connected to the airport by a causeway. It spreads across 188 hectares and is a perfect fusion of urban life with the delights of island life. It houses the popular Hulhumale Beach located on the sunrise side of the island. The beachfront road is ideal for a walk and houses some resorts and cafes. Other attractions here are Central Park, Fruit & Vegetable Market, and some mosques.
Hulhumale is most famous amongst tourists who arrive in the Maldives in the late evenings or have a day to spare before their flight departs, as it is connected to the airport island by road. The purpose of developing Hulhumale was to reduce the amount of congestion in Male, Maldives' capital city. The result was a beautiful green island that despite its artificiality, looks more natural and mystical than most islands in the Maldives.
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Huraa Island
Just 35 minutes away from Male, Huraa Island is located on the Kaafu Atoll of the Maldives. With a population of around 600 people, this island is perfect for those looking for an authentic Maldivian beach holiday. Not as heavily populated with beach resorts and private beaches as other Maldivian islands, Huraa Island gives visitors the chance to mingle with locals and get a taste for traditional Maldivian culture. Bikini Beach, one of the Maldives' most popular attractions, where tourists are allowed to wear bikinis and more revealing swimwear, is also found on Huraa Island.
Diving with manta rays, turtles, and several fishes, snorkelling, turquoise coral reefs, local cuisine, and cosy resort rooms are things that highlight what Haruu Island is all about. Being a small island, there is only one small cafe which is frequented by locals and tourists alike. Dolphin spotting tours are also another popular tourist attraction on Huraa Island.
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