The Male Fishmarket is the largest fish market located in the archipelago of Maldives. Read on to know more about this unique and yet expansive fish market.
Overview
The Fish Market in the Male is situated adjacent to a fishing harbour and the market is known as the soul of Male. The Fishmarket is generally overcrowded and the activities at the market intensify during mid-afternoon when the fishermen arrive on their dhonis with the days catch. Visiting the market will certainly be a worthwhile experience and it should not be missed during your trip to Maldives.
Fishing in Maldives
The Seas surrounding Maldives teems with fish varieties such as marlins, tuna, sailfish and many others that are consumed by humans. Fishing is the second income earner to the country next to tourism.
What to see
The fish market is the main hub where almost all the fisherman living across the islands come to sell their catch thus the market is usually overcrowded. During your time at the market, you can see vendors selling fish varieties such as tuna and other consumable sea creatures such as octopuses, squid, lobsters and many others.
Getting there
Located on the main island of Male, Reaching here is pretty easy transportation services are available from all parts of Maldives to Male. Apart from the slow and boring ferry, if you are stationed in any of the resort properties the likes of Maldives Resorts Club; you can reach here by speedboat or by a sea place.
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