The capital of Maldives, Male is located in the southern rim of the North Male Atoll. A walk along the narrow city roads will allow you to see graffiti and many colourful houses giving you a strong communal feel. You could visit many places of interest while holidaying in this beautiful isle. Find accommodation at one of the Maldives Luxury Hotels such as Naladhu Maldives that provides you with extravagant lodgings, various activities & excursions around the island.
The national museum of Male is the key tourist attraction, located in the Sultan Park the museum building is a conversion of the old palace and houses many valuable artefacts that depicts the cultural heritage and the history of the country. While holidaying in male you could also visit the famous ancient Islamic mosque, Hukuru Miskiiy a beautiful coral stone structure with intricate designs and carved Quranic scripts. The interior of the mosque is popular for its detailed woodcarvings and fine lacquer work.
People from all over the country gather at the Maldives market to sell vegetables, fruits and many other local produce. The hustle of the nearby fish market is not to be missed. The fish market is over crowded with people most of the time especially when the day’s freshest catch are brought in mid-afternoon. You could purchase huge tuna, grouper and octopus. Even though many Maldivian women don’t venture into these areas as men do fishing and marketing in this part of the country foreign women are most welcome in the market. You could also go on an excursion to the underwater world on the whale submarine while visiting the city. Ideal for non-divers and children over three years, this is pricey yet a great experience for all those who love to see the reefs in close range.
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