Listly by emma lathen
Maldives is a stunning destination and its endless expanses of sun kissed beaches are proof of its unparalleled beauty. However, this nation has an equally alluring side at night.
Maldives is without a doubt one of the most romantic destinations in the world and romance is always accompanied by candlelit dinners. Maldives does an impressive take on such dinners and quite naturally the beauty of this can only be witnessed after the sun goes down. Set up most commonly by the side of the idyllic coastline, candle lit dinners are nothing short of magical amidst the tranquilizing ambience that Maldives is so famously known for. To top this feeling that you are not likely to experience anywhere else, Maldives offers an array of scrumptious seafood that will tantalize your taste-buds giving you the added advantage for a perfect romantic night. Most island resorts in Maldives are famous for their candlelit dinner specialties. Each has its own twist to make the night even more magical so do your homework to decide on what appeals most to you.
In general fishing is very popular in this part of the world for being an archipelago of over a 1000 islands; Maldives is more water than land to begin with. At night however, the experience of fishing has a subtle relaxation to it and surround by quiet waters that glimmer at the faintest touch of light you will feel as though you are surrounded by a thousand glittering stars both above and below you. Night time also has a characteristic coolness to it which is soothing to experience. So no matter how long it takes for your bait to come through, when you fish at night, the wait is just as appealing as catching the fish itself. Packages for fishing expeditions at night are available in many island resorts in Maldives. Rest assured this activity is suitable for beginners and pros alike for here you will be accompanied by professionals who will help you with anything you need.
Snorkelling at night has been known to offer a unique twist to this aquatic adventure. At Maalifushi by COMO, Maldives, snorkelling by itself is an exciting activity for you are provided trained staff who will take you to the best spots where you are like to find an abundance of marine life. In fact if you are keen on spotting whale sharks, this resort organizes snorkelling expeditions, somewhere between 6pm and 10pm.
It is as simple as that, even walking along Maldives' absolutely stunning coastline is magical after the sun goes down. So you need not think of much, just get out of your resort and stretch your legs. Let the quiet of the night soothe your mind as the sky full of stars envelopes you. If you are here with the one you love, a certain magic fills the air when you experience the coastline after dark. To make this activity a notch more exciting you could even pack a picnic basket and have your dinner by the beach. The quiet, the privacy and the cool ambience has a way of doing wonders to your soul, making it yet another perfect night in the Maldives.