Joanna James
If you choose the Maldives as your holiday destination, you will have the opportunity to experience some amazing places like Banana Reef, Male, Bandaara Kilhi Lake and Manta Point.
Banana Reef happens to be a popular site that derives its name from its banana-like shape. You will find that this reef features a pinnacle as well as several striking overhangs and caves. At Banana Reef, you will encounter beautiful corals, entrancing fish and many other interesting marine creatures. At this reef, you may have the chance to observe bannerfish in schools of as many as a thousand, in addition to sharks, black snapper fish, giant squirrelfish, barracudas, soldierfish, oriental sweetlips, grubfish and more. You will also find that the conditions for diving here are outstanding.
Male, the Maldives' capital, will always be an interesting experience for the visitor. You will find that this dense city is bordered by the shimmering Indian Ocean waters and features some attractive vibrantly coloured buildings. By strolling around this city, you will have the opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the way of life of the native Maldivians. You will find that the markets here are lively and charming and sightseeing attractions such as the historical Old Friday Mosque and the modern Grand Friday Mosque with its golden dome are equally alluring. Since the city is relatively small in area, it will not be difficult for the visitor to explore. A choice of accommodation to consider within easy reach of Male would be OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI which may be regarded as a pleasingly located luxury resort in Maldives.
This lake may be regarded as a secluded gem in the country, an attraction that most travellers to the Maldives do not get to experience. Bandaara Kilhi Lake is a freshwater lake situated in the atoll of Fuvahmulah. This lake presents a captivating sight for the visitor that will entrance you with its picturesque beauty. You will find that this lake is bordered by lush vegetation such as ferns, tropical almond, screwpine, banana trees, cheese fruit, taro, mango trees and coconut palms.
As its name indicates, one of the best places in the Maldives to observe manta rays whilst snorkelling or diving would be Manta Point. Manta rays are huge and eye-catching creatures but are generally harmless to humans. If you dive at Manta Point and remain motionless for some time, you stand a chance of viewing these majestic sea creatures at close quarters. At Manta Point, you may also spot other marine life such as masked bannerfish, spangled emperor fish, squirrelfish, sharks and Napoleons.
While the Whale Submarine is not exactly a place to visit, it will take you to amazing underwater worlds! A ride on this submarine is sure to be an unforgettable experience and provides an ideal way to explore the Indian Ocean. Usually, the submarine will make its first halt at a depth of about 25 m; at this depth, you will be able to observe multi-coloured corals and creatures like yellow and blue striped snappers, yellow boxfish, common lionfish and turtles. When the submarine descends to the full 40 m depth, you may have the chance to spot marine denizens like Napoleons and whitetip sharks too.
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