List Headline Image
Updated by Joanna James on May 02, 2024
Headline for 7 Things You Shouldn’t Miss Out on in the Maldives - More to the Maldives than what meets the eyes!
 REPORT
Joanna James Joanna James
Owner
7 items   1 followers   0 votes   0 views

7 Things You Shouldn’t Miss Out on in the Maldives - More to the Maldives than what meets the eyes!

Beautiful turquoise seas and powdery white beaches come to mind when thinking about the scenic island nation called the Maldives. Continue reading to learn about some things you shouldn't miss out when in this island nation.

8

Glowing beaches!

Mudhdhoo's glowing beaches in the Baa Atoll are a must to witness. These glowing beaches in the Maldives are the results of ostracods, a tiny crab. Initially, it was thought to be caused by phytoplankton, a luminous marine organism. This occurrence occurs most often during the period between September and November, although it is very dependent on both the moon and the weather. The shimmering beach is a natural wonder that shouldn't be missed.

9

Expeditions to discover the underwater world

The Maldives' rich, varied, and unique aquatic ecosystems provide its visitors with excellent scuba diving opportunities. Both expert and novice divers may view beautiful corals, a spectrum of vividly coloured exotic fish, and a diversity of marine animals such as eels, puffers, shy clams, lobsters, and conchs. Besides, there is nothing to be concerned about if you haven't tried scuba diving ever before. Most resorts have diving schools on their premises. Scuba diving excursions may be easily arranged. However, if you are not up for this particular adventure, you can always opt for snorkelling excursions. There are many places to visit in Maldives, which offer excellent marine sightings. For instance, you can check out properties that are popular for snorkelling such as Adaaran Select Meedhupparu,

10

Swimming with Whale Sharks

Put on your snorkelling or scuba diving gear and plunge into the rich waters of the Maldives for an underwater adventure you will never forget. Visitors may swim with manta rays and whale sharks thanks to plankton-rich underwater designated zones like Manta Point.

11

Indulge in an exquisite dinner in an underwater restaurant

Did you know that you can enjoy meals beneath the waves when you're in the Maldives? These underwater restaurants offer gourmet cuisines from across the globe! What could be more enjoyable than dining on delicious food while sitting under a glass arch with swimming aquatic life?

12

Observe a stingray feeding

The islands of the Maldives are home to a wide variety of marine life, including curious stingrays that may be spotted near-certain resorts. Even though you're advised to not get too close to these creatures while swimming or wading in shallow waters, you can still get a glimpse of a casual feeding of the stingrays here in the Maldives. You can look forward to witnessing stingray feeding sessions even at night from a pier in shallow waters.

13

Rent a Private Island

Renting your own private island when in the Maldives seems to be all the rage today. You can rent a whole island to yourself for about $250,000 per night. This is an experience of a lifetime that's worth every penny!

14

Visit the Coral Reef Breaks

Surfers may ride in endless reef breaks since the archipelago is composed entirely of coral reefs. One of the most popular ones is Pasta Point. Generally, you can expect a crowd-free surf spot and beautiful weather – if you go during the right season, that is!