Male is the capital of Maldives. The city occupies the entire islet of Malé and is located at the southern rim of North Male Atoll. Male is small enough to walk around in an hour, and almost all sights are concentrated on the north shore, within a 15-min walk from airport. There is a small artificial beach on the east coast, about a ten-minute stroll from the airport ferry. It's not much compared to other beaches on the Maldives, especially as most locals bathe fully clothed, but there is some excellent surfing if you're experienced enough.