Qué hay en Malé (Maldives), Maldivas, a lo largo del año

Máxima afluencia — el mes de más afluencia según el editor, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Naturaleza

  Whale sharks in South Ari

  1 Ene – 31 Dic · normalmenteTemporada de buceo

  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. Fuente ↗

Sigue en marcha: Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1 Dic – 30 Abr), Peak festive fortnight (20 Dic – 10 Ene)

Máxima afluencia — el mes de más afluencia según el editor, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Norma

  Ramadan

  17 Feb – 19 MarCierres

  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. Fuente ↗

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1 Dic – 30 Abr)

Máxima afluencia — el mes de más afluencia según el editor, Eid al-Fitr

• Temporada

  Surf season on the eastern reefs

  1 Mar – 31 Oct · normalmente

  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.

• Festivo

  Eid al-Fitr

  19–21 MarRamadán y EidMucha genteCierres

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

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Ramadan (17 Feb – 19 Mar), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1 Dic – 30 Abr)

Concurrido — entre los picos, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

En abril no empieza nada nuevo.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente)), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1 Dic – 30 Abr)

Tranquilo — el mes tranquilo según el editor, Eid al-Adha

• Temporada

  Hulhangu, the wet monsoon

  1 May – 30 NovRiesgo

  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.

• Naturaleza

  Manta season on the western atolls

  1 May – 30 Nov · normalmenteMonzón

  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.

• Festivo

  Eid al-Adha

  1 May – 15 Jun · normalmenteRamadán y EidCierresMucha gente

  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. Fuente ↗

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente))

Tranquilo — el mes tranquilo según el editor, Eid al-Adha

En junio no empieza nada nuevo.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1 May – 30 Nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1 May – 30 Nov (normalmente)), Eid al-Adha (1 May – 15 Jun (normalmente))

Tranquilo — el mes tranquilo según el editor, Independence Day

• Festivo

  Independence Day

  26–27 JulFiesta nacionalCierres

  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. Fuente ↗

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1 May – 30 Nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1 May – 30 Nov (normalmente))

Tranquilo — el mes tranquilo según el editor, Mid-year holidays en Maldivas

En agosto no empieza nada nuevo.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1 May – 30 Nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1 May – 30 Nov (normalmente))

Tranquilo — el mes tranquilo según el editor, Second-term mid-break en Maldivas

En septiembre no empieza nada nuevo.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1 May – 30 Nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1 May – 30 Nov (normalmente))

Temporada media — entre los picos, vacaciones escolares en 3 de los mercados que lo llenan

En octubre no empieza nada nuevo.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1 Mar – 31 Oct (normalmente)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1 May – 30 Nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1 May – 30 Nov (normalmente))

Temporada media — entre los picos

En noviembre no empieza nada nuevo.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1 May – 30 Nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1 May – 30 Nov (normalmente))

Máxima afluencia — el mes de más afluencia según el editor, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Temporada

  Iruvai, the dry monsoon

  1 Dic – 30 AbrMucha gente

  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.

• Temporada

  Peak festive fortnight

  20 Dic – 10 EneNavidad y Año NuevoMucha genteReserva pronto

  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.

Sigue en marcha: Whale sharks in South Ari (1 Ene – 31 Dic (normalmente))