South Malé Atoll along with North Male Atoll, make up Male Atoll, where Male, the capital of the Maldives is located. There are 107 islands in the atoll; with 10 being inhabited.
South Male Atoll boasts stunning beaches, fantastic tropical scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. The South Male Atoll islands also offer some of the best diving in the Maldives too, with a number of reefs home to dazzling marine life.
Things to See & Do
* Scuba diving
* Snorkeling
* Surfing
* Island excursions
General Information
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Language – Dhivehi
Population – 9,900 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT plus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 960
Travel Links – South Male Atoll is accessible by speed boat (35 mins)and slow boat from the capital Male.
All visitors to the Maldives arrive at Malé International Airport located on Hulhulé Island right next to the capital Male. The airport is served by a wide array of flights to China, India, Sri Lanka, Dubai and major airports in South-East Asia, as well as an increasing number of charters from Europe. Many flights stop in Colombo (Sri Lanka) on the way.