Catch a glimpse into the daily lives of the Malé fishermen at the local fish market. Each afternoon the fishermen sail right up to the edge of the market to unload their daily catch and people gather around to get hold of the freshest of the lot.

Even if you are on a holiday staying at some of the most luxurious of island resorts in Maldives you must make time to visit the Malé fish market. If you’re worried about the distance and the hassle of travelling, you can find good accommodation such as Maalifushi by COMO, Maldives, within safe distance to the market.

The Malé fish market is surprisingly a major tourist attraction and since it’s within the commercial hub it is always bustling with crowds. You get dhonis from different parts of the archipelago getting together here to unload, fresh fish as well as dried fish, fresh fruits, and veggies collected from the various atolls.

The pace of activities picks up during the mid-afternoon when fishing dhonis come back with their day’s catch. Baskets filled with live fish mostly tuna are gathered at the open-sided market where they are laid out on the tiled floors. Even though you get the usual commotion of Asian fish market here in Malé, the market is well kept and washed daily.

Once the fish are gathered they are put on display where locals gather around to buy the freshest ones. There is no opening or closing times for the market but the best selection is available in the afternoon or early evening. The Malé fish market is located in the inner harbor area in the northern section of the island. This vibrant surrounding of the market is ideal for photography and the fishermen or the shopkeepers don’t mind being photographed either!

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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