The island capital Malé is the supply center for the atolls. Food is loaded here and transported to the islands by sea.

Almost everything has to be imported from India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand or the Emirates. Despite the difficult supply situation, the resorts offer a good range of food and drinks.

The cuisine of the Maldives is rather simple and down-to-earth and based on curry dishes and rice. Multi-faceted and hot spices such as chili and curry are used.

The national dish is called Garudhiya, a simple yet very tasty tuna soup.

The most popular types of fish include red snapper, mackerel, sole and shark. You should definitely try the traditional fish goulash, called Mas Riha - as well as the dried fish (Hiki Mas), which has a very unique taste. In addition to fish, fresh fruits such as mini bananas, papayas, mangoes and coconuts are at the top of the menu.

The country's typical desserts are over-sweetened for European tastes.