| Floating in the heart of the Equatorial Channel, | | | | line while capsicum and pepper farms are also a |
| Fuamulaku is the Maldivian solitary isle of | | | | common sight. Fruit such as pineapples, pond-apples |
| resplendence. Separated and secluded from the | | | | and various types of bananas are also cultivated here |
| tourist infested shores of the popular islands and | | | | in addition to vibrant fern and spinach varieties. |
| atolls of the nation, this scenic piece of paradise is a | | | | Other highlights include visits to the island's many |
| haven waiting to be discovered by those in the know | | | | historic sites including the famed Fua Mulaku Havitta |
| of its true value and beauty. Renowned for its | | | | where the ancient ruins of a Buddhist stupa are |
| succulent locally grown fruit and vegetable produced | | | | found. Dating back to the pre-Islamic period in the |
| by the island's inhabitants are some of the healthiest | | | | country's history, the ruins consist of a 40 foot high |
| in all of the Maldives. Nourished by the rare fruits and | | | | hill and an adjoining mound of 15 feet. The |
| vegetables that are only found on Fuamulaku, the | | | | Vasho-Veyo bath complex is worth the visit as the |
| islanders are notably stronger, taller and live longer | | | | circular bath is an architectural marvel that |
| than most Maldivian islanders due to the rich natural | | | | encompasses porites coral stone carvings. The |
| heritage of their residence. | | | | ancient stone pool complete with stone steps is |
| Located in the Gnaviyani atoll, the 4500 metre long | | | | testament to local ingenuity and creativity as the |
| 1200 metre wide island is nearly 50km from the | | | | "hirigal" stone cuttings are exquisite even today. The |
| capital of Male. Divided in to eight picturesque villages | | | | Gemmiskki coral stone mosque is another must-see |
| named Dhashokubai, Dhadimago, Miskimmago, | | | | as it is believed to be the oldest surviving mosque on |
| Diguvando, Dundigan, Hodhado, Funado, Malegan and | | | | the island. |
| Madhado, the Island of the Areca nut palms as it is | | | | Visitors who come during the southwest monsoon |
| locally known also houses a submerged reef, | | | | season can also witness the flying fish (Hulhammaha) |
| saltwater lagoon and a natural port. | | | | natural phenomenon on the north-western coastline |
| Must-see attraction when touring Fuamulaku includes | | | | of the island. A colourful local festival of grand |
| its vast vegetable and fruit farms which are mainly | | | | proportion, the event involves catching flying fish that |
| concentrated in Dhadimago. Visitors can expect to | | | | are caught in their hundreds by hand in the region |
| see eggplants, carrots, cucumbers, ladies' fingers, | | | | between Dhadimago fanno and Thoondu. |
| cabbage and tomatoes stretching across the horizon | | | | |