Male

Malé with a population of about 80,000 is the commercial and political hub of the Maldives. It is home to all government ministries and departments, all of the larger companies, banks, communications and key institutions that control the nation's economic and social life. Malé consists of five districts or wards; four on the island of Malé, a fifth on Vilingili, the island to the west of Malé, just 10 minutes away by boat. The Malé International Airport is on Hulhule Island, a couple of miles to the north east of Malé

Our Top Picks for Male

	Markets	Get a taste of everyday Maldivian life at the fish and produce markets
	National Museum and Sultan’s Park	See the interesting collection in the National Museum and enjoy the shade in Sultan’s Park
	Old Friday Mosque	Admire and explore the fascinating coral stone Old Friday Mosque
	Whale Submarine	If you’re not a diver, see a reef up close and personal on the Whale Submarine
	Artificial Beach	Check out the fascinating tetra pods and the quirky tetra pod monument on the southern side of the island at Artificial Beach
	Hulhumale	Take a ferry trip to Hulhumale’ and see the Maldivian