Joanna James
The Maldivian archipelago is the perfect beach destination for savouring island vibes, an exotic culture, age-old traditions and delicious food. Located on the Indian Ocean the islands offer some of the best dive spots, virgin beaches and stays at heavenly resorts. Read on to explore more.
Scuba diving in the Maldives is a special treat not to be missed. Home to some of the world's best dive spots, the Maldives encourages tourists to savour the thrills of diving in the Indian Ocean, rich in marine life and coral reefs of unimaginable beauty. From Niyama Private Islands Maldives , you have easy access to Hammerhead Point and Bull Bull where huge manta rays swim and turtles roam. Discover coral gardens harbouring exotic formations and pretty schools of tropical fish as you scour the reefs to discover nature's hidden gems. There is no age limit for enjoying the best attractions in Maldives with the best resorts offering special diving courses for the very young.
Here the experiences are many; you can join a deep water fishing expedition and chase the huge trevally or take it easy and sail the ocean with nothing but the splash of waves and gusts of wind to lull you into a relaxed slumber; watch for breaks on the glistening ocean's surface to indicate a friendly pod of dolphins are swimming alongside your vessel as you sail to the nearest deserted island. At the island, you can enjoy a laidback picnic, swim in the warm water, chill on the soft sand and explore the verdant interiors. Private charters are available in the event you want to treat the sailor in you to some solo explorations in a sailboat, speedboat or catamaran.
Being an archipelago of over 1000 coral islands, the Maldives is the perfect location for indulging in your favourite water sports. Besides, the luxury resorts in Maldives make sure the modern tourist is well taken care of with a fine collection of contemporary activities above and below the water. You can ride the barrels on your surfboard, go wakeboarding, mono-skiing, jet skiing, water-skiing, kite surfing, windsurfing and enjoy the views with parasailing. You will discover much more of course, depending on the type of Maldives resort you choose.
Snorkelling is one of the most rewarding sports in the Maldives which anyone with swimming skills can enjoy. It's quite common to see entire families or happy honeymooners exploring the verdant house-reefs of resorts in the Maldives since all you do is don mask, snorkel and fins; swim out to the nearest reef and start exploring. Look forward to spotting little coral fish, beautiful coral formations and have a curious turtle or friendly dolphin swim up to you.
When enjoying a holiday in the Maldives you must experience the local culture; as a Muslim nation the archipelago is rich in traditions and age-old customs. Join a local tour to one of the inhabited islands and discover the simple ways of life the islanders adopt. Watch a fresh catch being reeled in, sample some local food and chat to the friendly locals.
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