You are in the Heart of Maldives

In the Maldives, everything feels different: the light shines brighter, the air feels deeper, and time seems to dissolve into the sea. Here you don’t need to look for adventure – it finds you itself, when you stand knee-deep in water and suddenly realize how quiet the world becomes. The waves roll like gentle breaths, and the sky and ocean merge into a single endless line. All that’s left for you to do is let this place slow down your thoughts.

TOP 14 things to do

1. Admire the underwater world and coral reefs.

2. Take a boat trip and watch dolphins in the ocean.

3. Enjoy white-sand beaches shaded by palm trees.

4. Relax at a 5-star island resort.

5. Capture a million sunset photos.

6. Listen to the sound of the waves, gaze at the stars, and find constellations.

7. Have a movie night by the ocean (secret: all you need is a blanket, phone, or tablet).

8. Try water sports – sailing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, or jet skiing.

9. Organize a picnic on a deserted island.

10. Go fishing.

11. Treat yourself to a massage or SPA session.

12. Explore the capital of the Maldives – Malé.

13. Swim with manta rays or sea turtles. You can spot mantas at Hanifaru Bay (Baa Atoll).

14. See the glowing bioluminescent plankton – found only on some islands, such as Vaadhoo in Raa Atoll.

How the atolls differ:

- Kaafu – the main atoll of the Maldives, home to the capital, Malé;

- Baa – famous for the Hanifaru Marine Reserve with whale sharks, mantas, and colorful tropical fish;

- Ari – one of the largest and most beautiful atolls in the Maldives;

- Lhaviyani – features white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, and great dive sites, including several shipwrecks;

- Raa – rich coral reefs, glowing beaches, and some of the finest 5-star resorts.

What to taste 

- Fresh seafood and fish;

- Mas Huni – smoked tuna mixed with grated coconut, lime juice, and onion;

- Fresh coconuts;

- Bis Keemiya – fried pastries stuffed with tuna;

- Dhonkeyo Kajuru – a banana dessert.

TOP souvenirs

- Bondi – coconut sticks made from coconut flesh;

- Tropical fruits – papaya and mango;

- Coconut and wooden crafts – jewelry, handbags, mirrors, home décor;

- Traditional Maldivian reed mats.

Important: Collecting or exporting shells, turtle shells, and corals is strictly prohibited!