There is so much to do and see in Maldives. It is truly a place for both relaxing and having the best entertainment. The bulk of this entertainment is in the form of beach and water activities, as there are many beaches, rocks and pleasant waters to have fun in. Visitors generally do not come here to look for discos and night entertainment because Maldives is a place that is recognized for its scenic beauty.
Some common forms of entertainment in Maldives include fishing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, SCUBA diving, swimming, surfing and cruising.
Fishing is one of the favorites, as there is a wide variety of fish. Fishing enthusiasts have a ball with more than a thousand types of fish. There are many places where you can catch and keep the fish, but there are also particular places where the policy restricts you from keeping the fish you catch. This is known as the 'tag and release' policy that is popular at many resorts.
Snorkeling is another favorite in Maldives. The clear blue waters make it possible for you to see your way through and enjoy yourself under water. Diving is also pretty common and the common sites for diving include: the Mushimasmingili Thila - Shark Thila, Maldive Victory Wreck, Guraidhoo Corner, Kuda Rah Thila - Broken Rock and Banana Reef.
Surfing is more common in the outer atolls. There are so many islands which means that there are many places to go surfing. If you travel by 'dhonis' you have the best chance of selecting a perfect site for surfing.
The central atolls are mostly used for cruising. Areas like such as Faadippolu Atoll, North and South Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll and Felidu Atoll. Services to visitors are more easily available here along with professional help and equipment. It must be noted that nearly all the resorts in Maldives are loaded with facilities for water entertainment and they have qualified instructors.
If you are into shopping, there are some recommended areas. The Local Market is quite near the Male Fish Market at the northern waterfront. Divided into smaller stalls, each section has an array of locally produced goods. You can find fruits, vegetables, yams, nuts and breadfruit chips, packets of sweetmeat, bottles of sweets prepared at home, pickles and bananas. The market stalls with these kinds of goods are the calmest place in the market as compared to the other activity in the neighborhood. There are also stalls that have smoked and dried fish on sale.
Another place to shop is the Majeedhee Magu. This market is located on the main road on thr northern waterfront at around the Majeedhee Magu sells a variety of goods in various commodities. Some of the stuff that shops have includes jewelry, garments, perfumes and cosmetics, handbags, watches or electronics. These shops are open until around 11 pm and only close for around 15 minutes during lunch break. It must be noted here that the religion practiced here is Islam and the people take their prayer timings quite seriously. It is not unusual for people to take a 10-15 minute break from work to go pray.
