Circuits and trips to Maldives

Spaniards only need a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return and a ticket to leave the country. It is not necessary to arrange a visa in advance, upon arrival at the airport a visa valid for 30 days is delivered free of charge.

The official language is Dhivehi. Due to tourism and the fact that their language is not widespread in the outside world, in any hotel the employees speak English almost perfectly.

Warm and humid all year round, with an average temperature between 29 and 32ºC, making any season the perfect time to enjoy a few days on one of the beautiful islands. Although the best months are usually those from November to April, since during that time there is less chance of rain and the days are sunnier.

No vaccination is required to enter the Maldives, although it is always advisable to consult International Health.

The official currency is the Maldivian rupee, better known as Rufiyaa. In any case, all transactions with tourists are made with US dollars or with a credit card. €1 is equivalent to approximately 17 Maldivian rupees.

220/240 V. The plugs have three pins, so an adapter is usually needed to connect electrical appliances. It is best to buy it before the trip because it will be much cheaper. In any case, you can always get one at the airport or borrow one at the hotel.

The time zone of the Maldives is GMT+04:00 in winter and GMT+03:00 in summer. Some islands adopt a different schedule to enjoy more hours of sunshine.

Although they do not stand out for their terrestrial fauna, made up of some birds, fruit bats and small reptiles, they do stand out thanks to their impressive marine diversity. Under the crystal clear waters, it is possible to discover the underwater inhabitants, among which are the crocodile fish, the moray eel, the wrasse fish, the black marlin, the sailfish, the lion fish, the stone fish, the trumpet fish, the flute fish, dolphin, barracuda or hawksbill turtle. Among the largest aquatic species are the whale shark, manta ray, whitetip shark, gray shark, blacktip shark, hammerhead shark, and zebra shark.

The sandy terrain is not the most suitable for the development of dense vegetation, but despite this the islands have different plant species. The tree par excellence is the coconut palm, from which the Maldivians take advantage of from the fruits to the leaves and branches. Bamboo, breadfruit, banana and other fruit trees can also be found on some of the islands.

- Snorkeling in the Maldives: The shallowness and clarity of its water allow you to see a large number of fauna just by sticking your head in the water.

- Diving in the Maldives: A perfect combination of clear and warm waters, and a magnificent coralline bottom make this place one of the most one of the best places in the world for diving.

- Fishing in the Maldives: For many centuries fishing has been the main livelihood of the Maldives. Today going fishing is one of the most popular tours on the islands.

- Visiting an inhabited island: Excursions to inhabited islands are a way to get away from the idyllic scenery that surrounds the hotels and fully immerse yourself in the Maldivian culture.

- Visiting a desert island: It is possible to get lost on a desert island to get away from the madding crowd.

Also, in hotels you can find an infinite number of different activities, from motorized activities to night shows, barbecues on the beach or private dinners on the sand.