Is There Anything Worthwhile in the Maldives...?

Question

for a person who HATES beaches?

Answer 1

Not much as the Maldives is a flat island with sea-related industries. The following are some areas you can visit:

The main commercial area of Male’ is located on the northern waterfront of Male’. This area is the main hub of trade and is a hive of activity through out the day. The waterfront and the by-lanes in the area are crowded with shops stocked with a variety of goods. Also in the area are the Male’ Fish Market and the Local Market selling a range of local produce. While some ‘dhonis’ from all corners of the country unload dried fish, fresh fruits and vegetables from the atolls others are seen loading everything from foodstuffs to construction materials. The pace increases in mid-afternoon as fishing ‘dhonis’ start returning with their day’s catch. The catch, mainly tuna are carried across the road into the open-sided market and laid out on the tiled floors. As fast as the fish are brought in they are bought and taken away by men from all walks of life. The market is kept scrupulously clean, washed down each day and disinfected.

The Islamic Centre is the most vivid architectural landmark of Male’. You would see the spectacular golden dome in all its majesty dominating the skyline, as you approach Male’, from any direction. The building symbolizes the importance of Islamic religion, which had ruled all aspects of life in the country for centuries.

The Local Market, just a block away from the Male’ Fish Market on the northern waterfront, is divided into small stalls. Here the pace is slower and the atmosphere peaceful, compared to the hectic activity in the rest of this neighborhood. Each stall is filled with a variety of local produce mainly from the atolls.

Built in the 17th century the Huskuru Miskiiy or Friday Mosque served the population of Male’ as their main mosque for almost four centuries, until the Islamic Centre and Grand Friday Mosque took over the function in 1984.

Right in front of the Hukuru Miskiiy is Mulee-aage, a palace built in 1906 by Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III, replacing a house dating back to the mid-17th century.

The National Museum is housed in the only remaining building of the former Sultan’s Palace, which is now the Sultan’s Park. It is an Edwardian colonial-style building of three storey, fairly low key from the outside compared to the amazing collection inside.

Answer 2

This is probably the only emphasis of the Maldives ...you can see here what the Government promotes and where all of it's focus goes.

http://www.tourismrankings.com/Maldives/

Just in case you can't stand those beaches, I've given you some links to accommodation pages where you can find hotels to sit inside all day and bury your head :)

Anyway, sift through the pictures and see if there's anything else other than beaches.

Good luck with whatever you're planning on doing or not doing :)

Answer 3

Maldives is made up of small islands… so almost every island (each resort is an island) has a beach. People come to Maldives to have a nice and peaceful time, getting away from their busy life, to relax and enjoy.

Some other things you could do:
Diving – that is if you like under waters
Fishing
Spa
Experience a new culture
some other stuff...

Is it worth it?