Maldives Travel Guide & Community

Maldives is a travel destination in Southern Asia. Its capital is Malé. February and March are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.

Top places to visit in Maldives

• Malé Atoll (city) — Capital atoll with vibrant fish market, Friday Mosque, and gateway to water-villas.
• Baa Atoll (natural) — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — whale sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay.
• South Ari Atoll (beach) — World's best overwater accommodation — year-round whale shark encounters.
• North Malé Atoll (beach) — Closest atoll to the capital — surf breaks, dive sites, and luxury resort islands.
• Watersports (natural) — World-class surf, scuba diving, snorkelling, and underwater restaurant experiences.
• Vaadhoo Island (natural) — Bioluminescent beach — phytoplankton create a glowing sea of blue at night.
• Lhaviyani Atoll (beach) — Pristine reefs, migrating whale sharks, and some of Maldives' most affordable atolls.
• Laamu Atoll (natural) — Authentic Maldivian fishing island life alongside UNESCO underwater ruins at Isdhoo.
• Raa Atoll (natural) — Remote northern atoll — nesting hawksbill turtles and manta-ray cleaning stations.
• Fuvahmulah (natural) — Single-island atoll south of the equator — tiger sharks, thresher sharks, and tuna.