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Just one of the Atolls in the beautiful Maldives, South Male Atoll attracts millions of holidaymakers all year round. Holidays in South Male Atoll give you the opportunity to spend your days relaxing on powdery white sands with a good book, enjoying the views of the bluest of waters and spending some time in the shade beneath one of the many coconut palms. There are around 30 islands in South Male Atoll each one unique to themselves. Typically each island boasts no more than one luxurious hotel, surrounded by mounds of sand and beautiful waters. The larger of the islands offer some fantastic restaurants and bars, however you find the main attraction of South Male Atoll holidays is the diving facilities.
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Flights to South Male Atoll arrive at Male International Airport, which is a large airport boasting plenty of facilities. The flight time to South Male Atoll is a fairly substantial 13 hours, so be prepared for a long flight. You can fly to South Male Atoll from most major airports in the UK. When shopping around for holidays in South Male Atoll, don’t expect to find anything too cheap. Holidays in the Maldives as a whole present an exclusive destination where every single hotel is exquisite, therefore prices tend to be quite high. Getting around in the Maldives is done via water taxi to get from one island to another.
Holidays in South Male Atoll are world renowned for their diving facilities. Each island boasts stunning clear blue waters with a hidden world beneath. Whether you are a professional diver or just keen to learn, it is an experience not to be missed. Explore the beautiful coral reef and the most extraordinary marine life, and you will not be disappointed. Known as perhaps the best place to dive in the world, scuba-diving is the number one activity in the Maldives with more than half of all visitors opting to take a mesmerizing trip underwater. Each resort in South Male Atoll has a professional dive centre, offering equipment and instruction for all levels along with an extensive schedule.
The food and drink in South Male Atoll is literally all about fish that is freshly caught by locals. Tuna and barracuda are extremely popular and frequently prepared in curries. If you head to the larger of the islands you will find a selection of restaurants serving a variety of Indian and Sri Lankan influenced cuisine that is simply mouth-watering.
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