Why travel to Maldives?
Maldives offers 3 curated city guides, 54 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
Best in the dry season (November-April) for clear skies and transparent water. Travel is possible in the wet season (May-October), but rain is frequent.
Budget
Daily budget around $55-360 (local-island guesthouses $35-70; resorts $210+; food $20-55).
Visa
Korean passport holders may enter visa-free for 30 days (free visa on arrival issued automatically).
Transport
From Velana International Airport, a ferry reaches Male in about 10 minutes. Resort islands are reached by speedboat or seaplane. SIM cards (Dhiraagu/Ooredoo) available at the airport (about USD 10-20/week). Both cash (US dollars) and cards are accepted. As an Islamic country, pork and alcohol are not sold on local islands. Tipping is optional.
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Islamic Centre (Grand Friday Mosque)
The Maldives' largest mosque and a Male landmark, crowned by a gleaming golden dome.
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National Museum of Maldives
A museum tracing Maldivian history and Islamic culture through its artifact collection.
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Male Fish Market
A bustling daily market trading fresh tuna and tropical fish.
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Old Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy)
The Maldives' oldest mosque, built from coral stone in 1656.
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Sultan Park
A central Male city park on the site of the former Sultan's Palace.
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Tsunami Monument
A steel sculpture honoring the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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Artificial Beach
An artificial beach on Male's east coast — a local favorite for relaxation.
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Hulhumale Beach (Sister Island)
A clean beach on the artificial island next to the airport — the closest beach to Male.
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Republic Square (Jumhooree Maidhaan)
Male's central square, facing the flagpole and the presidential residence.
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Muleeaage (Presidential Residence)
The early 20th-century building serving as the Maldivian president's official residence.
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Medhu Ziyaarath (Royal Mausoleum)
The royal burial ground of sultans and nobility within the Old Friday Mosque complex.
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Chandhanee Magu
Male's signature shopping street lined with souvenir shops and local stores.
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Male Local Market
A produce market next to the Fish Market, selling tropical fruit and vegetables.
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National Art Gallery
A small gallery showcasing works by contemporary Maldivian artists.
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Boduthakurufaanu Magu Waterfront
A harborfront promenade running along Male's north coast.
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Villingili (Villimalé)
A quiet residential island reachable by ferry from Male.
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Maldives National University (Male Campus)
The main campus of the Maldives' largest public university.
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Majeedhee Magu Shopping Street
Male's longest commercial street, running east to west across the city.
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Bikini Beach
Maafushi's only public beach where swimwear is permitted - and it's beautiful.
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Sandbank Tour
A tour to a tiny white sandbank in the open ocean for snorkeling and lounging.
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Shark Point Snorkeling
A snorkeling site where you can watch nurse sharks and rays up close.
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Maafushi Main Beach
Maafushi's east-side public beach, used by locals.
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Turtle Point
A snorkeling site where you can swim with wild sea turtles.
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Manta Point
A site where you can swim with giant manta rays from January to April.
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Local Cultural Street
Maafushi's main street offering a glimpse into local Muslim life.
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Night Fishing Tour
Fish from a traditional dhoni boat under the stars on the Indian Ocean.
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Kuda Giri Wreck Dive
A beginner-to-intermediate dive site combining a small shipwreck and reef.
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Guraidhoo Kandu Channel Dive
A drift-diving channel known for strong currents and pelagic marine life.
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Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila)
A legendary thila dive site in South Ari Atoll famed for its gathering of grey reef sharks.
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Guraidhoo Island Day Trip
A half-day trip to another local island near Maafushi.
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Gulhi Island Day Trip
A quiet local island connected to Maafushi by daily ferry.
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Maafushi Jetty & Harbor
Maafushi's gateway, where ferries and speedboats come and go.
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding in the calm lagoon fronting Bikini Beach.
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Jet Ski Experience
A jet ski ride across the waters off Maafushi.
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Maafushi Mosque & School Quarter
The residential quarter where the local school and village mosque are located.
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Local Iftar Cultural Experience
A cultural experience joining a local family's Ramadan iftar meal.
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Central Park Beach
A long beach along the east side of Hulhumale, popular with both locals and visitors.
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Diving Points
Nearby dive sites offering colorful coral reefs and tropical fish.
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Hulhumale Mosque
A modern-style mosque that has become a landmark of Hulhumale.
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Hulhumale Beach Promenade
A 4 km promenade running along the east coast.
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Hulhumale Phase II
The newer reclaimed urban zone of Hulhumale, developed since 2017.
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Rasfannu Artificial Beach
Another artificial beach near Hulhumale with cafes and restaurants lining the shore.
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Hulhumale Snorkeling Spots
Coral-reef snorkeling sites just off the beach.
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Sinamale Bridge
The 2.1 km China-Maldives Friendship Bridge connecting Male and Hulhule (Airport Island).
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Hulhumale Central Park
The green park set just inland of Central Park Beach.
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Hulhumale Youth Park & Skatepark
A youth-oriented park with skateboarding and outdoor sports facilities.
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Hulhumale Ferry Terminal
The terminal where ferries connect Hulhumale and Male.
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Hulhumale House Reef
A reef dive site accessible directly from the east coast without a boat.
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Maldives National University (Hulhumale Campus)
The expanded campus of the Maldives National University in Hulhumale.
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Hulhumale Central Mall & Food Street
Hulhumale's commercial district with a shopping mall and international restaurants.
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Hulhumale Water Sports Centre
A beachfront hub for jet skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
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Hulhumale Viewpoint
A viewpoint at the island's north tip overlooking the ocean and airport flight paths.
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Hulhumale West Park Lagoon Beach
A calm lagoon beach on Hulhumale's west side, facing toward Male.
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Hulhumale Night Market & Food Street
A local night market street lined with food stalls and carts every evening.
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