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Male Friday Mosque
One of the oldest surviving mosques of Male in Kaafu Atoll is the Male Friday Mosque, also known as the Malé Hukuru Miskiy. With every corner ornate from inside out, the mosque dates back to the year 1658. Its unique architecture and intricate carvings on the walls became the reason for why it was listed in UNESCO tentative World Heritage Cultural List 2008.
The beauty of the mosque finds no description. It renders you speechless. Moreover, the peace that resides in it makes your visit to the mosque all the more special. The Malé Hukuru Miskiy is also one of the oldest mosques in the archipelago. It is proof of Islamic Art being a dominant feature of the Maldives in past centuries. Special permission from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs needs to be obtained to be able to enter the mosque.
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Male Local Market
One of the most happening and renowned shopping destinations in the Maldives is the Male Local Market. Famous for souvenirs that are authentic and exclusive to this island, the market has the hearts of both the locals and the tourists.
Must buy things from the Male Local Market include miniatures of boats, slippers, brooms, and mats made out of coconut and palm leaves followed by wooden flower vases made from lacquerware and seashells. Also, when here, do give the fresh coconut milk a shot for its delectable and unique taste.
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Male
One of the world's smallest national capital, Male is known for its ancient mosque and colourful buildings. With its beauty and progressiveness being talked about the island today has grown into one of the most visited places in the Maldives. It is a casual town best for wandering without pre-planned itineraries. With heritage buildings on the one hand and trees and waters with welcoming shades on the other, Male is a must-visit.
This pint-sized Maldivian capital is a mercantile pulse of the nation which has a lot to offer to its tourists. Away from a resort's infinity pool and succulent buffet, Male gives you the most authentic experiences in the Maldives. Surrounded courageously with turquoise waters, it is the driving soul of the whole archipelago. From strolling on the streets jostling with shops and lively markets to learning about the Maldivian history, you would love every moment spent in the capital city of Male.
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Manta Point Maldives
Manta Point, located on the south-east coast of the Northern Male Atoll in the Maldives, is a seasonal dive site. Also known as the Lankan Point, this part of Maldives is well known for its gentle slopes underwater and colourful coral reefs. It is the place to go to during the South Western Monsoon season when the Mantas gather at this point.
The cleaner wrasses can be seen swimming out to the Mantas for cleaning their skins and removing the parasites making it an ideal Manta cleaning point for the elegant sea creatures. The reef slopes quite gently up to 30 meters before dropping suddenly. The entire reef contains a number of ledges, underwater caves and rocky shelves that house a huge number of colourful fish. It also consists of three different cleaning sites where the Manta Rays congregate for obtaining the cleaning services by the planktons.
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Maradhoo Island
Located in the beautiful Addu Atoll of Maldives, Maradhoo Island is best described as an authentic Maldivian experience merged with a mindblowing diving getaway. A holiday in this southern tip means plunging into the most serene and untouched parts of Maldives.
With comparatively less population from the islands in the west, Maradhoo is linked with other isles through causeways. It is an easy reach due to a ten minutes drive from Gan International Airport. The transfer from the airport to the destination would be full of eye-soothing views. Despite the urban developments, the Maradhoo island has managed to preserve its natural beauty making it quintessential paradise on earth.
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Mathiveri Island
Mathiveri Island is one of the eight inhabited islands in Alif Alif Atoll in the western Maldives. It is popular for its three beaches and water sports opportunities like wakeboarding, diving, snorkelling, and dolphin and manta ray watching. It has a gorgeous reef that’s ideal for fishing as well. Just 84 kilometres from Male, it is connected via ferry, speedboat, and even seaplane.
The island has 3 beaches. Stingray Beach, as the name suggests, is home to stingrays and even baby sharks washing up on its shores. The local beach has a sandbank called ‘picnic island’ that is just a 15-minute swim from the shore, although currents can get strong and one should be careful. The bikini beach is where most of the guesthouses are located where they provide sun-loungers and beach umbrellas to lay back and relax. As there is only one diving centre on Mathiveri Island, diving prices can be rather high, but the sites include beautiful coral gardens that are nearly 60 feet deep and ideal for novice divers.
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Medhu Ziyaaraiy Shrine
Situated near the great Hukuru Miskiiy in Maldives, Medhu Ziyaaraiy is the tomb of the famous Morocco scholar Abdul Barakat Yoosuf Al Barbary who is credited for the advent of Islam in the Maldives during 1153 AD. The tomb is a symbol of peace which prevails among the Maldivian population.
According to folklore, Abdul Barakat Yoosuf Al Barbary helped the people of the Maldives get rid of the sea demon to escape from whose wrath, every month, a virgin girl was left alone for him in the temple, only to be found dead the following day. As Abdul Barakat freed the Maldivians from the terror of the demon Rannamaari, the king agreed to convert himself and his people to Islam. Since then, people visit Medhu Ziyaaraiy to show respect towards Abdul Barakat for he enlightened their lives with the torch of Islam.
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Milaidhoo Island Resort
A one of its kind resort, situated in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere, Milaidhoo Resort is close the Hanifary Bay, and is 126 Kilometres away from Male. The resort has its own coral reef area and is vouched as the best snorkelling and diving site. The abundant tropical greenery is bound to leave you in awe and sparkling sand by the bay adds to the picturesque.
Mirihi Island Beach
Clubbed between surreal blue waters and the greens, Mirihi Island Resort is a 30-minute waterplane ride from Malé. A prime location for witnessing the splendor of whale watching and to live with nature. The rooms in the resort come with breathtaking views and the immensely supportive and friendly staff is an icing on the cake. The resort has 39 Vilas that come in with varying interiors and concept. Food menus are updates daily and quick tip would be to try all the local dishes for savoring the authentic taste of Maldives.
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Mulah Surf Camp
All the surfers, adventurers in the house, the Mulah Surf Camp will enliven your holiday experience. The Camp serves the traditional Maldivian dishes to revel in the Maldivian Culture. Also, a pool of adventure activities aligned for the guests are perfect for an eccentric escape in the Tropics.
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