Maldives travel guide
Before you go to Maldives
- Currency
- MVR ރ.
- Emergency number
- 119 / 119
- Plug type
- G, D, C
- Tap water
- unsafe_tap
- Tipping
- optional
- Bargaining
- Not expected
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- ATM fees
- Varies; ATMs only in Male/inhabited islands
Cities in Maldives
- Malé The compact capital of the Maldives, Malé is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, packed with mosques, colourful markets,…
- Maafushi The most popular local island for budget travellers in the Maldives. Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll offers a genuine Maldivian experience with…
- Addu City The second largest city in the Maldives, Addu City spans several islands in Seenu Atoll connected by causeways. Famous for WWII RAF…
- Hulhumalé A planned city on a reclaimed island connected to Malé by the iconic Sinamalé Bridge. Hulhumalé offers wide boulevards, sandy beaches,…
- Dharavandhoo A charming local island in Baa Atoll and the gateway to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Home to Hanifaru Bay — the world's single largest…
- Fuvahmulah A single-island atoll and one of the most unique destinations in the Maldives. Famous for tiger shark diving, two freshwater crater lakes…
- Thulusdhoo A surf haven in North Kaafu Atoll, home to "Cokes" — one of the best right-hand reef breaks in the Indian Ocean. The island also hosts the…
- Rasdhoo A tiny, beautiful island in Alif Alif Atoll renowned for world-class diving, hammerhead shark aggregations at Madivaru Point, vibrant house…