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Things to Do  

Marine life

Marine life, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Maldives is famous for its coral reefs and marine life. Try snorkeling in Giravaru, its simply fun. Do not worry to see sharks even, they would not say you any thing. All you have to do is just not to tease them!There is a diving school in the resort if you wana learn diving... 

Sunset

Sunset, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  You should not miss views of sunset any where in Maldives. Like rest of the country, sunset at Giravaru is also something a must see. Its so romantic ;-) 

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving, Giravaru

 kim_shell Says:  Diving in the Maldives is a must - Dives mainly include drift dives which makes it easier. There is also a wide variety of fish and easy to access. Manta Rays are probably the reason most people would want to dive here. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome.... 

Hotels  

Giraavaru resort

Giraavaru resort, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Holidays at Giravaru Resort are unforgetable experience of my life. It is a four star resort and the distance from airport is just seven miles (11.3 KM)but transportation is through Dhoni (45 minutes from airport) or speed boat (15 minutes from airport).Giraavaru combines... 

Restaurants  

Giravaru resort's restaurant and coffee shop

Giravaru resort's restaurant and coffee shop, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  The main restaurant at resort provides a wide variety of buffets. The coffee shop which is built over the water is a la carte serving snacks as well as wide variety of drinks through out the day Any of sea food dish would work. 

Nightlife  

Giravaru's Disco

Giravaru's Disco, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Disco operates at night time. Dj play music of your choice so that you can party and enjoy the drinks. No restrictions on dress as such. Only requirement is that atleast your sexual organs must be covered ;-) 

Transportation  

Speed Boats

Speed Boats, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Transportation by speed boat just take 15 minutes and cost $75 ( one way) for individual traveler. Many resorts including Giravaru have their own speed boats for airport / resort transfers. Guests are usually supposed to pay the tranfer charges. 

Transportation by Dhoni

Transportation by Dhoni, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Dhoni is a local motor boat. You may use it for transportation from airport to Giravaru resort which will take around 45 minutes. For individual transfers charges are $50. 

Airport and Male

Airport and Male, Giravaru

 kim_shell Says:  There are 2 types of transportation that is available - if you are looking for speed then there is the High Speed Boat or alternatively you can use the local transport called a Dhoanis which travels at about 8 miles and hour. The latter is obviously considerably cheaper.... 

Shopping  

Go to Maale for handicrafts shopping

Go to Maale for handicrafts shopping, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  All resorts in Maldives have handicraft and souvenirs shops. You can also find handicrafts in this Giravaru resort but i would recommend you not to buy them from there. Instead pay a visit to capital island Maale and go to handicrafts market which was perviously known as... 

What to Pack  

Your packing list for Giravaru

Your packing list for Giravaru, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Back packs are ideal. Do not bring too much luggage. Keep this factor in mind that all transportation is through motor or speed boat. Bring beach sandals. Shorts and t-shirts are also required. Bring your medicines with you on the safe side. Sun burn cream is a must. It... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Giravaru tourist resort is well located with easy access to 20 dive sites. Some of them are between the most famous dive sites among experienced scuba divers of the world. The dive school in Giravaru is operated by Jutta and Giovanni and is called "planeta Divers". The dive... 

Windsurfing @ Giravaru Resort

Windsurfing @ Giravaru Resort, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  There are many water sports facilities available at this resort and wind surfing is one of them. Its recommended to bring your surfing gear with you. If you fly to Maldives with Emirates airline then you would get free 10 KG additional allownce to carry your water sports... 

WOW, so many water sports option available

WOW, so many water sports option available, Giravaru

 fashionapple Says:  Well you can enjoy Fishing, Billiards, Canoeing, Sailing, Jet Ski, Night Diving, Night Fishing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Water Skiing and Windsurfing at Giravaru resort. Apart from that, you can also enjoy at their beautiful pool or walk around the lovely... 

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 Dhoni is a local motor boat. You may use it for transportation from airport to Giravaru resort which will take around 45 minutes. For individual transfers... 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  saturday 27, i will go to giravaru but someone told me that it isn't such a good place!! i don't care about it but........ is it... 

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A: ciao andrea !!! sit back & relax, the sea cannot be else than wonderful, nothing to share with italian one of course :-) It could happen ur resort (i do not know it) is... 

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Giravaru - The Island of Your Dreams

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 Giraavaru island is on the western side of the lagoon of North Male Atoll. Giraa means "eroding" in the Maldivian language. It was thought that the island was called Giraavaru because it was gradually... 

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5th Wedding Anniversary Holiday

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 Giravaru is one of the closer resorts to Male the Capital of the Maldives - approx 15 minute High Speed Boat ride from the airport. The purpose of the holiday was to celebrate our 5th anniversary and... 

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