The vibrant city of Male offers tourists an array of intriguing shopping options where you can pick up local goods, homemade foods, and even fresh meat and produce, should the urge arise. It will provide a charming excursion to make the most of your stay at any of the fine Maldives villas on offer, especially at the Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi which is considered one of the ideal Maldives island resorts to host solo sojourns or family vacations. Read on for some suggestions about the best places to shop and pick up some authentic Maldivian treats to take home. The Male Day Market is the ideal spot to pick up some handicraft items and assorted knick-knacks. You’ll also be able to discover an array of homemade pickles and jams, sweets, and packets of brightly wrapped sweet meats. The main road is where you’ll discover another market, known as the Majeedhee Magu, which features an exciting array of garments, cosmetics, purses, perfumes, electronics, and other items that you should not be afraid to bargain over. The Chaandanee Magu is the perfect place to pick up some souvenirs for friends and family back home, and you’ll find a splendid array of thudu kuna (traditional woven mats) as well as beautiful replicas of the local boats known as dhonis. Visitors are advised to refrain from purchasing turtle shells, crocodile skin items, corals, and pearl oysters, as these items are banned from sale and if discovered, they will be confiscated by the authorities.