Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Maldives September 2025 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Maldives ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Maldives Types of activities [Maldives travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Maldives.dx109) ![Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180678-Maldives-All.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180678-Maldives-All.jpg) ![Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180680-Maldives-All.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180680-Maldives-All.jpg) ![Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180684-Maldives-All.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180684-Maldives-All.jpg) ![Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180673-Maldives-All.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180673-Maldives-All.jpg) ![Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180693-Maldives.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180693-Maldives.jpg) ## Maldives Attractions There are nearly 1200 islands in the **Maldives**, yet it is truly hard to fault any one of them. The islands offer unparalleled luxury, pristine white-sand beaches and an amazing world to explore under their azure waters. Strung out like a pearl of jewels in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives offer watersports, fine dining, places to be pampered and some of the world’s best diving and snorkelling. The sheer diversity of the colourful underwater life is enough to get even the most dedicated sunbather leaping into the water to head out again and again for the coral gardens. Divers here can encounter manta rays, turtles and sharks without even needing to don a wetsuit. The water is warm, the visibility is amazing and a cornucopia of sealife awaits: come on, dive in! ### Areas & Neighbourhoods in the Maldives **The Malé Atolls** – The capital city of Malé is densely crowded and feels a million miles from the laid-back pace of life elsewhere on the islands. Yet, not far away from it you will find the delightful North and South Malé atolls that harbour many of the country’s most famous tourist spots. Some parts of the southern atoll cater more to the adventurous backpacking crowd, whilst the northern atoll keeps it strictly luxury. Both are blessed with natural beauty, and excellent dive sites can be found in the channel that separates them. If its surfing that you are after, visit the North Malé Atoll where some of the Maldives’ best surfing beaches can be found. **Southern Atolls** – If you really want to get away from it all you should head to the south of the Maldives. It offers some of the least developed areas yet, with five regional airports now serving it, it is very accessible indeed. Explore the areas around the resorts and you will quickly come across the traditional Maldivian way of life – but wander back to base and you’ll still find safari boats, dive sites, surfing trips and watersports aplenty! **Baa Atoll** – Spreading itself over 13 islands, this atoll is famous for its artisanal lacquer work and the production of feyli, a fine woven cotton sarong. A designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve for its diverse marine life, this is where whale sharks and manta rays come to breed. **Addu Atoll** – Situated in the deepest south of the Maldives, this heart-shaped atoll is where the most colourful coral gardens of the Maldives can be found, and they face some very stiff competition! ### Things to See in the Maldives The museums and galleries of Malé offer an excellent introduction to the history and culture of the Maldives. What most people are after, however, are the stunning sunsets over pristine white-sand beaches which can be enjoyed on boat cruises, helicopter flights or by ordering a cocktail and laying back on your lounger. ### Things to Do in the Maldives You can visit secluded beaches on uninhabited islands, swim with a whale shark, breakfast with a hammerhead, snorkel through coral gardens teeming with life, get pampered in a spa or tackle the surf in the most spectacular of surroundings. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hulhumale-Ferry-Terminal-Male.d553248621563225340.Attraction) #### Male Fish Market You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Male Fish Market during your stay in Malé. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Male-Fish-Market-Male.d6077324.Attraction) #### Bikini Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bikini Beach during your trip to Dhangethi? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bikini-Beach-Dhangethi.d553248635997371056.Attraction) #### Sultan Park Explore the lovely green spaces of Sultan Park and enjoy the boating in Malé. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sultan-Park-Male.d6163299.Attraction) #### Gulhi Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gulhi Beach during your travels in Gulhi? 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