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Shopping, streets and outlets
In case you’re looking for national curiosities, try to go to the non-touristic islands of North Male Atoll (Huraa, Himmafushi, Mafushi). Here you can find wooden, coral, nacre, and pearl wares by local craftsmen. Make sure you don’t forget to get a certificate in a shop that proves you can export the wares you’ve bought. Concerning souvenirs, wooden lacquered dishes made in the traditional … Open 
Best beaches
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, while others are open for everyone. Recently, North Male atoll has annexed Viligiri; the most popular holiday place of latter is a lagoon with white sand. It’s a very quiet coast, so vacationers can enjoy harmonious … Open
Advices for travellers
20. Remember that non-compliance with laws will result in large fines or even imprisonment. Be especially careful about transportation of your luggage in order not to have any troubles at the airport. 21. You are not obliged to vaccinate before coming to the atoll. There are no drug stores here, however, there are medicine cabinets in all the hotels. In case of emergency, you’ll be immediately delivered … Open
Male Atoll for children - what to visit
Teenagers would like to try snorkelling or surfing. In addition, diving courses are provided here too, so they can take part in it and then dive with professional instructors – it’s absolutely safe, every tourist regardless of their age has to see the beauty of the atoll’s marine world. Air tour above the islands is a breath-taking entertainment for all children as well as grownups. A small plane … Open
Travel guide to Male Atoll
Numerous fans of scuba diving come to explore sunken ships, some of which have been left untouched for more than a century. The Seagull steamer is one of the most interesting sites. The watercraft sank near the atoll in 1879. There are two more sunken ships nearby, namely, Erlangen and Lady Christine. They also sank at the end of the 19th century. Coastal waters of local islands have many coral reefs that have … Open
Traditions and mentality of Male Atoll
World Food Day is also celebrated here. There are small markets all around the capital city which sell products of the local production and crafts. Furthermore, there are official events dedicated to the population and development of farming and different local traditional crafts. One of the most significant local holidays is Fishermen’s Day (December, 10). Fishing is the base of the local mode of life, … Open
