5 of the best things to do in Maldives – Sun, Sand, Beach and much more

Diving is one of the most sought after activities in Maldives. The crystal clear waters and the warm weather make it a perfect combination to submerge yourself to go diving and be a part of a completely new experience. You need not wear a wetsuit as the water is warm enough to go in your bikini or bathing suit but if you wish to many of the locations have equipment and clothing that you can rent by the hour. Locations such as Niyama Maldives have professionals who are able to guide you and help you through the excursion if you have never gone diving before. Maldives is a popular destination for stingrays, sea turtles and whale sharks

Snorkeling is one of those experiences that will leave a lasting impression in your memory. When you get to be one with the marine life that are swimming around you and be part of the underwater world that is hidden away to the naked eye on a daily basis, you only want to keep going back for more. Snorkelling is one of the most popular outdoor attractions in Maldives. There are numerous types of fish such as butterflyfish, lionfish, moray eel, and triggerfish along with other colourful schools of fish that can be witnessed when you go snorkelling in Maldives.

Surrounded by the big blue sea most of the activities in Maldives revolve around the sea. There are many whales that use the Maldives seas as a migration route when they travel across the world to get away from different types of seasons that affect them. During the time they travel across the Indian Ocean there are several spots from which you can go to witness whales and if you are fortunate you can even spot some dancing dolphins. It is important to keep in mind that you need to go with experienced and professional parties so that they do not disturb the animals or harm their environment.

If you come to Maldives and miss out the opportunity to read a book, listen to music or be engaged in some other activity that you would love to do while basking in the sun and enjoying the warm breeze, then you have missed out a big part of Maldives. Since Maldives is made with so many different islands most of the resorts and hotels are built on individual islands which makes most of the beaches private beaches with pristine beauty and no disruption.

Male is the most popular location for food and shopping in Maldives as it is the capital city of the country. Male has several big shopping malls which house different stores that have international brands for clothing and accessories. If you are not interested in the fancy air conditioned shopping malls then Male has several open air markets which are full of goods and things that are waiting to be discovered. You can spend hours and hours walking around the stalls and markets eating the food and enjoying shopping and the atmosphere.