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North Male Atoll offers its guests perfect conditions for water sports and beach vacation. For example, it’s, of course, diving. There are several wonderful marine reserves in the local waters. You’ll be probably encouraged to dive in Girifushi Thila where you can see perhaps the most colourful and flamboyant coral reef of the Maldives. We highly recommend you to dive in one of the highest underwater rocks, then you should definitely do diving in Rasfali and Embudhu Canu where you can see reef sharks and have an excursion to a sunken ship.
All the main sights of the Maldives are right here on North Male Atoll; and, certainly, the major amount of it is in the capital. So, one of the must-visit places is the Sudan Palace. This … Open
Specialists particularly recommend diving on the outside of reefs as it’s where you can watch a bunch of tropical fishes, mollusks and the most fascinating corals. These trips are usually for professionals as there are undercurrents on the outside. To make your dives as safe as it’s possible, you have to get a special drift-diver certificate.
Underwater caves covered with corals where thousands of fishes swim are extremely breathtaking as well, you can see them on Banana Reef near Hulhule Island. There are perfect conditions for beginners there. First of all, diving schools where you can take courses, rent equipment and dive with an experienced instructor are almost on every island. Secondly, you don’t have to go too deep to enjoy seeing reefs. Water is absolutely clear here, so you can see 40-50 meters down. You’ll be able to see barracudas, bunches of sardines, sea turtles, and, certainly, sharks. Tunas and giant oceanic manta rays swim very close to the surface, mantas even flow to shallow waters. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. There are always holidays on North Male Atoll. It’s always warm here, and you won’t be trapped in your hotel room even during the rainy season, as it pours only in the night … Open
Due to good visibility and abundance of sea flora and fauna, snorkeling is really popular here. You don’t need any special skills for it, so it’s perfect both for kids and adults. You’ll be taken to the best point for snorkeling in your resort’s water area by a motorboat.
Malediven Apart from thousands of divers who are attracted here by the beauty of the local underwater world and fantastically clear waters, lots of surfers come to North Male Atoll every year. Their beloved destination is Thulusdhoo. The best and highest waves appear there quite often. But you have to get there by boat first. It’s not peaceful for surfing, so, if you seriously want to conquer waves, the best time to come to the atoll for it is from the end of April till October.
Almost all islands of the atoll are available for beach holidays. Territory of some small atolls is fully occupied with hotel complexes, so some beaches are accessible only to hotel guests, … Open
The atoll is located in the way it’s perfectly good for windsurfing as well as sailing. Resort islands arrange sea safari for their guests, so you actually have a choice. You can go for a night fishing on a traditional fishing boat, visit several uninhabited islands and even stay there for the whole night, have an exciting excursion to those islands where native tribes love.
Beach Club in IR An excursion to Thilafushi, an industrial island, is highly entertaining and unusual. It’s a kind of post-apocalyptic world in the middle of the blue ocean. Plants’ stacks, pretty deserted landscapes – quite an extraordinary view after all those tropical beaches in touristic zones.
Upscale beach hotels represent the main pride of North Male, and each of them has its amazing features. Travelers who wish to spend a few days at a cozy villa should pay attention to Coco … Open
You can also try water bikes, yachting, underwater fishing, parasailing, and jet ski. Then, after such an active pastime, you can relax in a spa.

There are no nigh entertainments here on North Male. You won’t find any dance parties or night clubs even in the capital. Bars are only in hotels. So, you can just have a night walk around a park or an embankment, spend time in a restaurant or enjoy night sky sitting on a sea coast.
Nightlife is far more entertaining on resorts, surely. You’ll be able to have a good time, learn about Maldivians’ dance and music traditions and even participate in ritual group dances. Parties and music shows are almost every night there, local music bands, DJs and national dance groups also perform for the guests.
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Fish Head, Manta Reef, Banana Reef, Cocoa Corner, Kandooma Thila, Broken Rock, and Gangehi Kandu are the most popular dive sites. You can see many manta rays and even whale sharks in Hanifaru Bay from August to November. Even professional scuba divers will find something to do here. Diving near unexplored reefs or in strong currents can be a real challenge for them. … Open
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Guide to your best city break in Male Atoll - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Male Atoll - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Male Atoll?' disappears immediately.
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