Joanna James
The Maldives is often cited as one of the best places to travel to in the world. Renowned for its pristine beaches and luxurious resorts, there’s a lot to experience here. Here’s a look at some of the coolest things you can do in the Maldives
Almost every prominent Maldives resort such as the Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi will include scuba-diving on their itinerary list – and with good reason too! The coral reefs that surround the Maldives atolls and the deep blue waters beyond them contain a stunning variety of marine life. This includes everything from reef dwellers like the moray eel and parrotfish to roaming giants like the manta ray and whale shark. The best way to get up-close and personal with these magnificent animals is to don your scuba gear and get in the water. Don’t worry if you have no prior experience with scuba-diving either, there are plenty of rental places to choose from in the islands. What’s more, you can hire yourself an instructor to make sure you stay safe and discover the best locations and marine life
Pods of dolphins are known to frequent the coast of the Maldives. The intelligent marine mammals are an inquisitive bunch and are known to show-off their acrobatic skills by leaping out of the water. Hiring yourself a boat and going to sea to spot these creatures is one of the best Maldives excursions you can experience. You’ll have to leave just before dawn in order to catch sight of dolphins as this is when they are most active. Do be patient though – these trickster love to play a bit of hide and seek!
One thing most travellers miss out on is the amazing culture and history that’s unique to the Maldives. After all, this is a small chain of islands that have experienced a litany of interesting events and people over the course of hundreds of years. So, be sure to take a break from the beach and head inland to experience the local culture. The fish markets of Male and the ancient temples dotted across the islands are a great place to start. Just be mindful of the conservative nature of Maldivian society – you’ll want to wear clothes that are appropriate and avoid making too much of a ruckus while out in public.
Surfing is one of the most popular water sports all across the globe, so be sure to give it a try if you’re in the Maldives. The waters here are perfect for catching waves of all kinds, so you won’t have trouble if you need to take on a few small waves to get started. As with diving, you can also enlist the help of an instructor if you need to learn the basics.
This is one of the most exhilarating and unique things you can try out in the Maldives. At select locations across the islands, tour operators will permit you to feed schools of hungry reef sharks. Watching these awesome predators make short work of your offerings will be a sight that will stick with you for years to come.
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