Malé's National Museum
The interesting collection of artefacts, including the Sultan's thrones and palanquins, in Malé's National Museum, is well worth a visit. It's located in the city's main green space, Sultan's Park.

Photo flight
For a brand new perspective on the Maldives, opt for some aerial sightseeing and take a photo flight for an astonishing glimpse of the islands and a blue panorama.

Malé's mosques
On a visit to the capital, considering visiting the beautiful 17th-century coral stone Hukuru (Friday Mosque) in Malé. The nearby Islamic Centre, topped with an enormous golden dome, is also possible to visit outside of prayer times. There are over 20 mosques scattered around the capital.

Maldives Victory Wreck
For an unforgettable underwater experience, dive to  the Maldives Victory Wreck (which sank in 1981), lying on the western side of Hulhule. This is a dive for experienced divers.

Man-made islands
From Malé take a ferry trip to the nearby man-made island of Hulhumalé, a utopian town that looks set to become the new hub of the country in decades to come as sea levels rise - Hulhumalé is 2m above sea level, a giant amount by local standards.

Villigili
If Malé's crowded streets are getting you down, then take the ferry to Villigili, the relaxed next door inhabited island where you can join locals at the beach, watch cricket matches in the park and picnic under the palm trees.

Coral
Beautiful Addu Atoll, the most southerly of the Maldives island groups, is definitely worth visiting for divers. Here, the coral escaped the bleaching of El Niño and is the best in the country, while a modern road linking Gan's Equator Village resort to the Maldives' second city of Hithadhoo is a great place for a bike ride.

Sharks
One dive that shouldn't be missed is at Mushimasmingili Thila (Shark Thila), where you'll see grey reef sharks, giant snappers and tropical reef fish in this pristine northern section of Ari Atoll.

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