Guide Guraidhoo

Guide de voyage Guraidhoo

The destination

The Maldives archipelago floats in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a country of 1,000 islands ideal for honeymoons and couples looking for a tropical island vacation: clear waters, white sandy beaches, palm trees, warm and sunny days.

It is underwater that you can truly appreciate the magic of the atolls and coral reefs, you will be amazed by the abundance of life.

Malé is the capital of the Maldives, and also the commercial, cultural, and administrative center of the country. It is located on an island about 15 minutes by boat from Hulhule airport island.

Time zone

There is a 5-hour time difference compared to Tunisia

Flight time

About 10 hours

Maldives climate

The magic of the Maldives lies in their warm tropical climate all year round, and the sun shines almost constantly. There is no best season to travel to the Maldives. The temperature ranges between 25 and 31°C and the water temperature remains nearly constant around 28°C.

The high season in the Maldives runs from December to April.

Language

The national language of the Maldives is Dhivehi. English is widely spoken everywhere and is also the most commonly used language in all hotels and tourist areas. The writing system is called Thaana, and it is read and written from left to right.

Culinary specialty

Fish and rice are the staple ingredients in Maldivian cuisine. You can enjoy dried fish curry served with unleavened bread. Fruits, either whole or as juice, are to be enjoyed without moderation: papaya, pineapple, and mango in particular.

In Malé, you will find local markets and restaurants where meals generally cost around 80 MVR.

Hotels offer several restaurants serving Italian, Chinese, or Western cuisine in buffet style.

No alcohol - As the Maldives is a Muslim country, you cannot buy alcohol in the country or even bring it with you from the airport; alcohol is only allowed in hotels.

Currency

The currency of the Maldives is the Rufiyaa (abbreviation MRF, or MVR), but tourists do not need it, everything is handled in US dollars.

1 € = 17.8989 MVR

1$ = 15.4598 MVR

1TND = 5.57307 MVR

Entry requirements

Passport: valid for 6 months from the date of entry into the Maldives

Electricity

220 V, European outlets. Some hotels have UK-style sockets and generally provide adapters.