Det sker i Malé (Maldives), Maldives året igennem

Tætpakket — redaktionens travleste måned, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Natur

  Whale sharks in South Ari

  1. jan. – 31. dec. · normaltDykkersæson

  The juveniles off Maamigili are the one aggregation in the country that holds all year, which is why the day boats run out of Male in any month. Sightings thin when the southwest swell is up. Kilde ↗

Stadig i gang: Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. dec. – 30. apr.), Peak festive fortnight (20. dec. – 10. jan.)

Tætpakket — redaktionens travleste måned, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Regel

  Ramadan

  17. feb. – 19. mar.Lukninger

  On Male and the other inhabited islands cafes close during daylight and alcohol rules tighten further. Resort islands run as normal, which is the difference that matters here. Kilde ↗

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. dec. – 30. apr.)

Tætpakket — redaktionens travleste måned, Eid al-Fitr

• Sæson

  Surf season on the eastern reefs

  1. mar. – 31. okt. · normalt

  The southwest monsoon swell lights up the breaks on the eastern side of the atolls, best from June to August, which is exactly when everything else is cheapest.

• Helligdag

  Eid al-Fitr

  19.–21. mar.Ramadan & eidTætpakketLukninger

  Several days of public holiday. Domestic ferries and seaplane slots go to Maldivians travelling home, so transfers are the thing to lock in early. Kilde ↗

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Ramadan (17. feb. – 19. mar.), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. dec. – 30. apr.)

Travlt — mellem toppene, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

Intet nyt begynder i april.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt)), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. dec. – 30. apr.)

Stille — redaktionens stille måned, Eid al-Adha

• Sæson

  Hulhangu, the wet monsoon

  1. maj – 30. nov.Risiko

  The southwest monsoon means wind, squalls and choppier crossings, and rates across the country fall with it. Diving stays good in the lee of each atoll.

• Natur

  Manta season on the western atolls

  1. maj – 30. nov. · normaltMonsun

  The monsoon pushes plankton into the western atolls and the reef mantas follow it, with Hanifaru Bay in Baa at its most reliable from late July to October.

• Helligdag

  Eid al-Adha

  1. maj – 15. jun. · normaltRamadan & eidLukningerTætpakket

  Several days of public holiday when Maldivians travel home between islands, so ferry seats and seaplane slots go to residents first. Male itself is half shut and unusually quiet with it. Kilde ↗

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt))

Stille — redaktionens stille måned, Eid al-Adha

Intet nyt begynder i juni.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. maj – 30. nov.), Manta season on the western atolls (1. maj – 30. nov. (normalt)), Eid al-Adha (1. maj – 15. jun. (normalt))

Stille — redaktionens stille måned, Independence Day

• Helligdag

  Independence Day

  26.–27. jul.National helligdagLukninger

  Two days of public holiday on the 26th and 27th of July, with a parade and fireworks on the Male waterfront. Offices and government buildings close. Kilde ↗

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. maj – 30. nov.), Manta season on the western atolls (1. maj – 30. nov. (normalt))

Stille — redaktionens stille måned, Mid-year holidays i Maldives

Intet nyt begynder i august.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. maj – 30. nov.), Manta season on the western atolls (1. maj – 30. nov. (normalt))

Stille — redaktionens stille måned, Second-term mid-break i Maldives

Intet nyt begynder i september.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. maj – 30. nov.), Manta season on the western atolls (1. maj – 30. nov. (normalt))

Skuldersæson — mellem toppene, skoleferie på 3 af de markeder, der fylder stedet

Intet nyt begynder i oktober.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar. – 31. okt. (normalt)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. maj – 30. nov.), Manta season on the western atolls (1. maj – 30. nov. (normalt))

Skuldersæson — mellem toppene

Intet nyt begynder i november.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. maj – 30. nov.), Manta season on the western atolls (1. maj – 30. nov. (normalt))

Tætpakket — redaktionens travleste måned, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Sæson

  Iruvai, the dry monsoon

  1. dec. – 30. apr.Tætpakket

  The northeast monsoon brings flat water, light wind and the clearest underwater visibility of the year. It is also when the whole country charges its highest rates.

• Sæson

  Peak festive fortnight

  20. dec. – 10. jan.Jul & nytårTætpakketBook tidligt

  The busiest and most expensive stretch of the Maldivian year, with minimum-stay rules and compulsory dinners at most resorts. Book it a year out or move a fortnight either side.

Stadig i gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan. – 31. dec. (normalt))