Old Friday Mosque and Medhu Ziyaarath, Sultan Park and the National Museum, lunch near the local market, afternoon at the National Art Gallery, sunset at Republic Square.
Morning at the fish and local markets, walk the Boduthakurufaanu Magu waterfront, shop Chandhanee Magu, evening at Rasfannu artificial beach for sunset and street food.
Full-day snorkeling or diving trip to Banana Reef and a sandbank picnic in North Malé Atoll, or a Whale Submarine excursion for non-divers.
Cross the Sinamalé Bridge to Hulhumalé, spend the day at its beach and parks, browse the newer malls, return for a dolphin sunset cruise.
Day trip by speedboat or ferry to Maafushi for a full day on a bikini beach, with optional diving or jet-skiing, returning to Malé in the evening.