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Things to see in Malé (Maldives): 32 places and when to go
Malé is a city in Maldives with around 113,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (25), Diving (25), Temples (4). The best known are Malé Friday Mosque, King Salman Mosque and Islamic Centre. The best time to come is December to March; also possible: April and July to November. There are about 12 h 14 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Maldives · 4.1667, 73.4999
- Population
- About 113,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- December to March.
- Also possible
- April and July to November.
- Nearest airport
- MLE Malé, 4.3 km as the crow flies
What to see in Malé
The places in and around Malé, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Malé Friday MosqueAncient decorated mosque1.9 km
- King Salman MosqueMosque in Malé, Maldives2.3 km
- Islamic CentreArchitectural landmark in Malé in Maldives1.8 km
- Bihuroazu Kamanaa MosqueMosque in Malé, Kaafu, Maldives1.6 km
- Biyadoo Kuda GiriReef30 km
- Black Coral FaruReef23 km
- BolifushiShipwreck13 km
- Cocoa CornerReef29 km
- Cocoa TilaReef29 km
- Dhigu ThilaReef21 km
- Digu Kuda GiriShipwreck22 km
- Dive CenterDive site29 km
- Embudu Channel / Embudu ExpressReef9.6 km
- Embudu KanduReef9.6 km
- Finolhu FaruReef24 km
- Hard Rock Hotel MaldivesBeaches5.8 km
- Kahambu GiriReef29 km
- Kandoma BeruReef30 km
- Kandoma CornerReef29 km
- Maafushi ThilaReef23 km
- Noah Private Beach HouseBeaches18 km
- SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by HiltonHotel in Maldives6.2 km
- Shark PointReef20 km
- Vaadho CavesReef6.5 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Malé
The best time to visit Malé is December to March; also possible: April and July to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:47
- FebBest time11:52
- MarBest time11:58
- AprPossible12:06
- MayBetter not12:11
- JunBetter not12:14
- JulPossible12:13
- AugPossible12:08
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:54
- NovPossible11:48
- DecBest time11:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 14 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to Maldives in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Malé
The nearest main airport is Velana International Airport (MLE, Malé), 4.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Maldives (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Malé?
The best known: Malé Friday Mosque, King Salman Mosque, Islamic Centre, Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Malé?
December to March; also possible: April and July to November. There are about 12 h 14 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Malé?
The nearest main airport is Velana International Airport (MLE), 4.3 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Malé as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MaldivesBefore travelling to Maldives: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: you get 30 days free on arrival, extendable to 90.
- Beaches89 places for beaches in Maldives, from Kaashidhoo to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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