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Best Cities in Maldives

Complete city guides for 10 destinations in Maldives — itineraries, top attractions, visa info, and booking links.

⭐ 9.3
North Malé Atoll
North Malé Atoll
The classic Maldives experience — overwater bungalows, house reef snorkelling, and proximity to Malé airport.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$350/day
⭐ 9.5
Baa Atoll
Baa Atoll
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — manta rays, whale sharks, and Hanifaru Bay's extraordinary feeding aggregations.
Best: Jun–Nov ~$400/day
⭐ 9.4
Ari Atoll
Ari Atoll
Whale shark capital — swim with the gentle giants year-round among some of the world's best dive sites.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$350/day
⭐ 9.3
Ari Atoll
Rasdhoo Atoll
Hammerhead sharks at the channel at dawn — one of the few reliable hammerhead dive sites in the world.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$300/day
⭐ 9.2
Fuvahmulah
Fuvahmulah
Tiger sharks, thresher sharks, and oceanic manta rays all year round in one extraordinary remote atoll.
Best: Year-round ~$250/day
⭐ 8.9
Addu City
Addu Atoll
Most southerly Maldives — WWII history, mangroves, freshwater lake, and uncrowded reefs.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$200/day
⭐ 9
Laamu Atoll
Laamu Atoll
Surfing Six Senses style — uncrowded breaks, olive ridley turtles, and pristine local island culture.
Best: Mar–Oct ~$300/day
⭐ 8.8
Meemu Atoll
Meemu Atoll
Off the beaten path — local fishing communities, pristine reefs, and true Maldivian village life.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$150/day
⭐ 9.1
Vaavu Atoll
Vaavu Atoll & Felidhoo
Strong drift diving through channels, grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, and exceptional biodiversity.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$200/day
⭐ 9.2
South Malé Atoll
South Malé Atoll
Accessible luxury 30 minutes from the airport — Guraidhoo local island, Biyadhoo diving, and coral reefs.
Best: Nov–Apr ~$250/day