Joanna James
Tipped to be one of the Maldives' top recreational hotspots, Maadhoo Island offers travellers the chance to do more than just relax in pristine surroundings. Here are some of the island's main points of interest.
Ideally located within close range of Maadhoo Island, no trip to this remote corner of the paradise archipelago would be complete without venturing down to Maafushi Reef. As one of the area's most coveted natural attributes, this place is a popular hub for nature lovers and marine life enthusiasts as the reef is encircled by stunning beaches that are ideal for evening strolls and spending time with loved ones. With its underwater coral gardens teeming with marine life, snorkelling fans will also find more than a handful of locations to engage in their favourite shallow-water exploration activity. Snorkelling expeditions at Maafushi Reef are available through a host of local tour operators as well as the island's resort base.
Those who are in search of the most tranquil and scenic beach on Maadhoo Island should look no further than the white and sandy Olhuveli Beach. Often described as the place to unwind and relax in style, Olhuveli Beach attracts visitors from neighbouring islands due to its decidedly laidback atmosphere and azure waters. Honeymooners and couples on vacation are known to flock to this beach on Maadhoo Island for the privacy and the peacefulness inherent in the ambience. Named one of the most romantic beaches on Maadhoo Island, it is the perfect place to work on one's tan and catch up on a beach read.
Ideally situated within a stone's throw of Maadhoo Island, Fihalholi Beach is another perfect place to visit from your base at OZEN Life Maadhoo or any similar luxury Maldives resorts in the area. Lined with exquisite restaurants serving up everything from seafood delicacies and traditional Maldivian cuisine to continental fare, the coral reefs of Fihalholi Beach are also renowned among seasoned visitors. This makes Fihalholi Beach not only a snorkelling haven for the masses but also an area rich in marine biodiversity. Those who head out to Fihalholi Beach can spend hours wining and dining their way through the many restaurants by the beach before enjoying a swim or water sports activities available nearby.
As one of the main reasons most visitors head to Maadhoo Island in the first place, the semi-submarine known as Sub-Zen offers those without swimming or diving skills the chance to explore what lies beneath the waves. Taking visitors on a deep dive beneath the island's coastline, the Sub-Zen underwater tour allows travellers who have never enjoyed the joys of scuba diving to discover a whole new world of marine life and coral species.
As the island's main diving centre, Dolphin Base on Maadhoo Island is the best place to sign up for diving excursions around the island. Those who sign up for a diving tour with the operator will not only get to discover the Manta points in the region but also some of the most famous shipwrecks littering the ocean floor.
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