Malé 🏖️ all 27 beaches (Maldives)

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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Malé attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Malé Atoll

40 beaches

Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Male

30 beaches

Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing

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Malé Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Rasfannu Artificial Beach

Male 1.1 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

7.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Male Beach

Male 0.9 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5 Amenities index

Villimale Beach

Male 3.1 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Malé beaches

Beaches in small bays

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 27 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Malé.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Malé

Centara Ras Resort Fushi

Centara Ras Resort Fushi beach

8.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 11.1 km

Gili Lankanfushi Resort

8.4

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 14.2 km

Taj Exotica Resort

8.3

Partly hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 8.4 km

Anantara Resort Beach

8.3

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 23.2 km

Huvafen Fushi Resort

8.3

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 26.2 km

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi

8.2

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 22.9 km

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Hotel beaches in Malé

Sheraton Resort Island

8.2

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 8.8 km

Velassaru Maldives

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 10.3 km

Ozen Reserve Bolifushi

8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 15.2 km

Como Resort Island

8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 29.1 km

Anantara Dhigu Beach

8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 22.8 km

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

7.9

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 8.4 km

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Beaches with shade in Malé

Maafushi Beach

8.1

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 25.8 km

One Love Beach

8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Maldives, Male 3 km

Biyadhoo Island Resort

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 28.8 km

Gulhi Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 20.5 km

Hulhumaale Public Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 5.6 km

SAii Lagoon Maldives

7.8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 7.8 km

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Long beaches in Malé

Grand Park Kodhipparu

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 17.1 km

Villingili Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Maldives, Male 2.7 km

Rasfari island

7.2

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 29.8 km

Gulhi Beach South

6.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maldives, Male 20.9 km

Villingillivaru Beach

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, White sand

Maldives, Male 29.7 km

Hulhumaale II Beach

6.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Maldives, Male 7.2 km

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Malé, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of white color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 26 such beaches.
An important clarification, 3 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
The average distance from the road to beach in Malé is less than 500 meters. 8 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 19 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The beaches of Malé, in most cases, are occupied by hotels, which means a full range of amenities, but available only to hotel guests. But you can still find an infrastructure beach with open access, use our search filter.

Latest reviews on Malé's beaches

Rasfannu Artificial Beach

8 Nina Zvončić Krapina

This shoreline is a delightful spot to take a leisurely walk during the tranquil hours of the evening and early morning.

Male Beach

10 Zan Vex

The beach offers of pristine waters and immaculate sand. Although the sandy area is limited, there are designated spots where visitors can lounge comfortably. For those who need to change into their swimwear, there is a cabin available, but kindly note that bikinis are not permitted. Additionally, there are shower facilities to rinse off after taking a dip in the ocean.

Villimale Beach

10 yamir sharma

Lovely

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is May - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.5°C and water up to 30.5°C in April. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 27.8°C and water to 28.6°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the region all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Malé? In total there are 27 beaches and the most popular is Centara Ras Resort Fushi beach.