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The ultimate overwater escape

Maldives

The ultimate overwater-villa escape — 1,200 coral islands of impossibly clear lagoons, house reefs, and barefoot luxury scattered across the Indian Ocean.

— · — — °C Best: Nov–Apr (dry · sunny)
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Stilted overwater villas above a Maldivian lagoon
Stilted overwater villas above a Maldivian lagoon
A manta ray gliding over a Maldivian reef
A manta ray gliding over a Maldivian reef
A public beach on the guesthouse island of Maafushi
A public beach on the guesthouse island of Maafushi
Capital
Malé
Language
Dhivehi
Currency
MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)
Power
230 V · plug type A, D, G
Best time
Nov–Apr (dry · sunny)
Now in Malé
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What makes Maldives, Maldives

Overwater Villas
Coral Reefs
Manta Rays
White-Sand Beaches
Island Capital
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Gear up

Travel gear for Maldives

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Plan & book

Get to Maldives & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Maldives

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Travel essentials

Stay connectedAn eSIM with data the moment you landAiraloTravel insuranceCover for trips, medical & delaysEKTALuggage storageDrop your bags, explore hands-freeRadical StorageFlight delayed or cancelled?Claim up to €600 compensationAirHelp
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Where to go

Notable places in Maldives

Stilted overwater villas above a Maldivian lagoon
Stilted overwater villas above a Maldivian lagoon
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Overwater resorts

Private-island resorts with stilted villas, glass floors, and reefs at your doorstep.

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A manta ray gliding over a Maldivian reef
A manta ray gliding over a Maldivian reef
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Diving & snorkelling

Manta rays, whale sharks, and vivid coral on some of the world’s best dive sites.

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The densely-packed capital island of Malé
The densely-packed capital island of Malé
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Malé

The compact, colourful capital island — markets, mosques, and the ferry hub.

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A public beach on the guesthouse island of Maafushi
A public beach on the guesthouse island of Maafushi
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Local islands (Maafushi)

Budget-friendly guesthouse islands with public beaches and excursions.

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The big picture

About Maldives

The ultimate overwater-villa escape — 1,200 coral islands of impossibly clear lagoons, house reefs, and barefoot luxury scattered across the Indian Ocean.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

A tiny island ringed by coral reef in the Indian Ocean
Before you fly

Visa info

Maldives visa: A free 30-day visa on arrival is granted to all nationalities with a valid passport and onward ticket.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Maldivian immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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