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Maldives for vegan & vegetarian travelers
The Maldives can be challenging for vegan travelers due to seafood-heavy cuisine, but vegetarian travelers can find plant-based options at resorts and some local cafés.
Maldives
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Resorts, fruit, rice
Challenging Because: Fish is central to cuisine
🥗 What to Eat
- Rice with vegetables
- Fruit, coconut-based dishes
🚫 Watch Out For
- Tuna in almost everything
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Dhivehi)
- No fish: Mas noon
(mas noon)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Resorts accommodate vegetarians better than local cafés.
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