With so many islands to choose from, it may be a little hard to decide where to go if you have limited time. Some of the islands can also be quite a distance away so it may not be cheap to travel there, though they are more beautiful the further away they are! Here are some recommended islands and what is there to do there, but the ultimate choice is up to you and what best fits your needs:
Maafushi: One of the most popular islands in Maldives, famed for its water sports offerings and scuba diving. Here, you can also sign up for shark diving and visit the Bikini beach, where you will find charming little coffee shops and delicious food. There are also many souvenir shops available here if you are looking to shop!
Fulidhoo: This is one of the smaller islands but is very charming as it is relatively quiet but equally as beautiful. Diving is a must here as the low volume in tourists means more untapped waters!
Ukulhas: Has one of the longest bikini beaches among other islands so this place does attract quite a few tourists. Nevertheless, it’s a great place to visit for the sealife here is unbeatable and this is perfect for snorkeling and diving. You may even see turtles at the house reef close to the beach, as well as mantas and sharks! There are 4 sandbanks here and you will have a wonderful time exploring the untouched corals and spotting rare fishes here.
Thoddoo: Thoddoo island is not too far from Male, which makes this place accessible and great to go to! There are two beautiful beaches here and a large island with greeneries and farms as well. This is a great island for families as well as those looking for a relaxing time away from the crowd. This island also grows most of the fruits for the country so it is worth checking out for the fresh tropical fruits!