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Clothing for Maldives | Complete list of what to pack in your suitcase
The day is coming? I imagine you are reading this article because you are soon taking your flight to travel to the Maldives. The first thing I will tell you is that It is a destination where you can travel really light, most of the day you will spend it in your bikini and fresh clothes.
When we arrived at the Malé airport we were amazed by the giant suitcases that some people were carrying, I really don't understand how you manage to fill a suitcase with clothes for the Maldives being a sun and beach destination.
In this article we tell you All the things that are important to pack in your suitcase for the Maldives, and some more advice.
CLOTHES FOR MALDIVES
Let's start with some typical questions such as whether it is better to carry a backpack or suitcase. I give you my opinion and what seems most comfortable to me so that you can have it as a reference and then I will leave you a list with all the essentials to travel to the Maldives so that you don't forget anything.
I need to get pregnantcar suitcase for the Maldives?
In my opinion no, in addition to being a destination for which you only need light clothing, you normally do not travel for more than 10 days, so you will really need little clothing.
If your budget to travel to the Maldives is tight embarcar suitcase incarIt will significantly speed up your flights because the cheapest options are with companies low cost like Wizz Air where embarkcar It's not cheap. If you have it included, I personally don't either.carI would go and I would choose a travel backpack to carry it as hand luggage.
One of the few limitations you'll have if you don't board is liquids. But on all the local islands, there are small supermarkets where you can buy hygiene products like shower gel or shampoo. You can carry the rest in the typical bags. 100ml travel bottles.
WHAT TO BRING IN YOUR SUITCASE FOR THE MALDIVES
Clothing for Maldives
To travel to the Maldives, it is ideal that you take cool clothes and if you travel to local islands for religious reasons, it is better that they are not too tight or low-cut. Although there really is nothing that prevents you from wearing it, out of respect I recommend choosing looser things if you are a woman.
These are the clothes that I recommend you take to the Maldives, the units vary depending on how many days you are going to spend in the country.
- Short sleeve/strap t-shirts for everyday wear
- Beach dresses or camisoles
- Long sleeve shirt
- Cloth shorts (there is a lot of humidity and jeans never dry...)
- Long fabric pants
- Short/long dress for afternoons and evenings
- Swimwear
- Sweatshirt in case it gets cold at night and for planes/airports
And very important, something that we do not usually fall into is a UV protection shirt for snorkeling (or bathe). The sun in Maldives is scorching and if you spend hours in the water you will end up burnt no matter how much protection you wear.
You can get them at Decathlon for less than €15, for example this one Long sleeve edition, this model for hombres or this from childrenIf you'd rather not buy anything, just take a t-shirt you don't mind. carIf it sticks to you, remember that with salt and sun it will look ugly.
To swim on local beaches that are not bikini beach (where you cannot swim in a bikini) I recommend you take some short leggings because they don't bother you at all when swimming.
What footwear to bring to the Maldives
In this respect I am not complicatedcarI wouldn't wear anything because you'll be wearing flip-flops or barefoot all day. I'd opt for some... beach flip-flops and other footwear that is not flip-flops for nights and trips. In our case we had Birkenstock sandals (Alba is an absolute fan).
If your second pair of shoes are sandals, leave some socks on hand for airplanes and airports.
Unless you are traveling to a resort, leave any high-heeled shoes at home because The islands are not paved, the local Maldives is about simplicity. Me in Guraidhoo I was more barefoot than anything else.
Toiletry bag for traveling to Maldives
You will need to carry all basic hygiene products; gel, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste... In a small size if you're traveling with carry-on luggage or a large size if you're checking in with a suitcase.
Let's go as usual, but what I come to recommend that you may not have in mind is;
- Sun cream that respects marine life. It is important to pack sunscreen in your Maldives suitcase that is resistant to water, sweat, and does not contain oxybenzone, a chemical harmful to reefs and all types of marine life. I recommend you this one from Decathlon, but luckily today you will find more brands that produce them.
- Moisturizer, aftersun and lip balm, because no matter how many protections you take, it is possible that one day you will end up burned.
If you need a practical travel bag I recommend this o this other bigger one which is the one we use and we love it. Hanging toiletry bags are a great traveler's idea.
What to put in a first aid kit for Maldives
Don't forget to prepare a small first aid kit with products that you may need such as something for the headache, muscle pain or some drug that works well to stop a cold. Keep in mind that in the Maldives the islands are tiny and it will not be easy to find the drug you are looking for.
It is also interesting that you add eye drops in case you get sand or get stung a lot after salt water.
Some dressings or anti-friction stick If you go during the Spanish winter because the sandals may cause chafing and it's not pleasant at all to be getting into salt water with an injury.
And speaking of injuries, I recommend you take a pair of packages of sterile gauze and single doses of serum to clean wounds in case you have the bad luck, rubbing against a coral, cutting yourself walking on the beach with some glass that the sea has brought or even a dead coral with bad temper. They are much more common things than you think, it happened to both of us in the Philippines.
Other essentials in a suitcase for the Maldives
In addition to clothing for the Maldives, your suitcase should also include the following things:
- Umbrella in case a tropical storm hits
- microfiber towel in case in some hotel there were not (although they usually hit everyone)
- Towel/beach sarong thin. This style It is what seems most comfortable to us.
- Beach bag or small backpack to carry during the day.
- Waterproof bag, something that cannot be missing in your suitcase for the Maldives. He would carry a 10 liter bag for mobile, carPack your backpack and other things that can't get wet; we, for example, always brought our drone. In the Maldives, it's common to see tropical storms (which leave you soaked), and on many tours, the boat stops just a few meters from the shore, so you'll get wet up to your hips. You'll be glad you have your belongings protected!
- Sunglasses
- A wallet card for pay without commissions, read all the information ↓
- Power adapter, In the Maldives some plugs are Type D and especially Type G (the same as the United Kingdom). Some hotels have adapters, but it's best to bring one just in case. We take to all our trips a universal adapter like this, which also has several USB outputs, which is super practical if there are few plugs in the room.
- Water chamberYou won't regret taking photos and videos to remember what the seabed was like. If you don't have one and don't think you'll use it much in the future, I recommend you rent it with some platform like Grover.com
- Mosquito repellentas the Extra Strong RelecThere can be quite a few mosquitoes depending on the island and especially at dinner time they are very uncomfortable. In the Maldives, mosquitoes can transmit dengue and Zika.
This is the complete list of Maldives clothing you should pack and enjoy your vacation in paradise. We hope it's been helpful!
If you still have details to finalize, you can do so by reading our other articles about Maldives and anything do not hesitate to ask us.
