The Maldives is a paradise
destination country in the Indian Ocean. The island’s prime tourist attraction
is the beauty of the beaches,
crystal-clear water, and water activities like scuba diving, kayaking, parasailing, fishing, and jet skiing. The Maldives is a community
of 1190 coral islands. Before visiting the Maldives, you must know about flights,
visas, the best package, the best travel agents, and also the trip cost, and
whether you are staying on a public or private island. This article discusses
about 5 top beaches in Maldives, which
is a popular destination for honeymooners and also beach lovers.
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Best Beaches in Maldives
Male City
Male is the capital city in Maldives. Most of the
population of the Maldives lives in Male
City. The city is more developed and is a popular destination for tourists.
The Maldives National Museum, Islamic centers, and president bungalows are the most
visited places in Male City. In the National
Museum you can learn about history and their culture. A small tourist spot,
which is Hulhule Island, and it is
near the Male City. The International Airport, Velana International Airport (MLE), which is the main gateway of the
Maldives, is located on Hulhule Island. There are another 3 airports in the Maldives
to access different regions; these are Gen International Airport (GAN), Maafaru
International Airport (NMF), and Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ).
You will have different types of
stay accommodation in the Maldives. These are luxury resorts, hotels, and homestays.
In Private Island, luxury resorts are available, and the price will be Rs.20 k
to 1 lakh per night. Homestays and hotels are also available for economic
tourists in Male City, and the stay price will be Rs.3500 to Rs.8000 per night.
Glowing Beach
Glowing Beach located in Vaadhoo Island in Raa Atoll in the Maldives. A glowing beach has a
stunning natural phenomenon at night known as the “Sea of Stars.” The island is famous for its bioluminescent
phenomenon, which attracts tourists at night, and most of the couples and
honeymooners come every year to enjoy the scenery of the seaside. Ungoofaaru is
the capital of Raa Atoll, and it has a total of 88 islands. Approximately 16 islands
are populated, and the highest number of people live in the Raa Atolls. The rest
of these islands are all unpopulated. The island offers snorkeling, scuba
diving, and evening boat excursions. You can reach it from Male City or Male
International Airport by speedboat. The distance from Male Airport to Vaadhoo
Island in Raa Atoll is around 8 to 10 km, and it takes 10-15 minutes by speedboat.
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Glowing Beach
June to October is the best period to enjoy the bioluminescent phenomenon;
at that time, water glows with a magical blue color and is most visible.
Bikini beach
Bikini Beach in
Maldives is the most popular tourist spot, located on Maafushi Island. The spot is famous for its white sand, crystal-clear
water, and water sports like scuba diving, kayaking, fishing, and jet skiing.
It is an island where visitors are allowed to wear bikinis in the beach, which
is unusual in the Muslim country. It is a public island and has 700 to 800
inhabitants. Most of the visitors come from European countries; some are from
India. The distance from Male Airport to Bikini Spot is 28-30 km. From the city
to Bikini Beach takes around 1 hour by speedboat. Except Friday, all days of the
week, you will find speedboats and ferries to reach one island from another island
in Maldives. All hotels and resorts and other shopping malls accept US dollars,
but you can take with you some Maldivian currency and can exchange it at Male
Airport. You also collect a SIM card from a SIM card store available in the Male
Airport.
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| Bikini Beach Maldives |
Gulhi Beach
Gulhi Beach is also the most
popular, located in Gulhi Island, which belongs to Kaffu Atoll in Maldives. Gulhi is around 21 km
away from Male City. You can visit Gulhi Beach to take a public ferryboat or a shared
speedboat and also can hire a private speedboat from Male. The public ferryboat
fare will be $1.30 per person, the shared speedboat fare will be $30 per
person, and the hired speedboat fare will be more expensive. The island is
small but has beautiful places to explore and photograph. White sand, crystal-clear
water, and a long beach are the main attractions for tourists, and the spot is
perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. Water activities like scuba
diving, kayaking, and snorkeling with dolphins are also available for tourists
in the destination. The island has a population of only 900 and is around 400 m
long and 225 m wide.
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Gulhi Beach
Fulhadhoo Beach
Fulhadhoo Island is also the most
popular spot for Tourists, located in Baa
Atoll, in Maldives. The beach is
around 100 km away from Male City and 30 km away from Maafushi. The white sandy
beach and bluish water attract tourists to visit Fulhadhoo Beach. The beach is also well-known for its white sand
and marine adventure, and the primary attraction is sharks and sea turtles. Every
beach has unique beauty and has water activities like scuba diving, snorkeling,
etc. All of the seashore has beach villas and water villas for accommodation,
and the price will be listed according to his room facility. The beach is
around 1.9 km long and 250 m wide.
Fulhadhoo Beach
Ari Beach
Ari Atoll is one of the largest
atolls in Maldives. It is a popular
destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing. The atoll is made up of
150 islands. Some popular and amazing resorts are present in Ari Atoll. The Ari
is also known for its beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, and its crystal-clear
water, vibrant coral reefs, and abundant marine life, mainly whale sharks.
Ari Beach Maldives
Except Friday, all day of the week, you will find speedboats and ferries
to reach public or private islands in Maldives from Male International Airport.
All the counters are in Male Airport, and try to reach there before 7am in the morning.
Day trips may be 100 to 150 dollars and above per person with lunch depending
on distance and your budget.
All hotels and resorts and other shopping malls accept US dollars, but
you can take with you some Maldivian currency and can exchange it at Male Airport.
You can also collect a SIM card from a SIM card store available in the Male
airport.
Conclusion: Maldives Island offers stunning beauty; many more hotels and
homestays and luxury resorts, which are famous in the world and it is an amazing
tourist destination. If you have a plan
to explore the Maldives, you must
visit the top 5 beaches in Maldives
and enjoy the best life. The beaches of Maldives is the best
choice of couples and honeymooners.
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