Joanna James
A holiday to the beautiful islands that make up the Maldives will bring with it a slew of leisure-filled escapes that will take your breath away. Here are 5 top activities to try your hand at.
When in the Maldivian archipelago, one is bound to spend a major part of one’s outing in and around the beach and more specifically, in the water! However, for an absorbing encounter that will see to it that you get up, close and personal with some of the nation’s most treasured species of marine life, do toy with the thought of going on a sunset cruise. Though, more suited to couples on their honeymoon, families, as well as solo vacationers, can easily find plenty of value in such a trip that is arguably, the best way to capture the true beauty of the islands. As you hop on board either a luxury private yacht or traditional Dhoni, you can expect an hour’s worth of shimmering hues of orange and red across the sky as the playful antics of dolphins add to the pageantry before you.
With over 1,000 islands to check out, there simply is no limit to the volume of pastimes and thrills & spills that can be factored into your bucket list. For starters, enlisting the services of a guided island hopping expedition will pave the way for you to delve into the heart of Maldivian culture with snapshots of its everyday life readily presented. With both the North and South Male Atolls serving as exciting playgrounds on which to commence your sightseeing journeys, the vacationer in you will have plenty of reason to smile about once done. If you opt for the North Male Atoll tour, you stand a good chance to call by islands in the likes of Himmafushi and Huraa while Gulhi and Maafushi found within the periphery of the South Male Atoll are your ‘go to’ island hopping landmarks. Also, you will be able to snorkel and tuck into the flavours of Maldivian cuisine.
On the subject of water sports, the Maldives sure does leave no stone unturned in presenting adventure junkies with a lengthy list of pastimes to while away the hours. Among the favoured pursuits is surfing. Given that all-year surfing is possible if you pick your destination carefully, the thrill seeker will be quite at home in these inspiring conditions. The Central, Southern and Male Atolls combine in affording good value for money and outstanding swells that will test your mettle and skill set.
Unearth the angler in you by casting your line in the deepest oceans that nourish the island nation. In fact, a deep sea fishing experience is one of the fun things to do in Maldives that will, in turn, allow you to develop or fuel an existing passion. Should you decide to stay at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives then as a guest you will be well positioned to make use of this leisure activity all with the aid of a fishing rod and some bait. With some luck, you may be able to catch a wahoo or better yet, a swordfish!
As the country’s capital, Male pulls out all the stops in offering holidaymakers the best of both worlds. From being able to snorkel, and learn of Maldives’ history within the National Museum to giving your tastebuds a vacation of their own at the many street food outlets that scatter the length and breadth of the city; Male is a pleasing escape made up of historic references, prominent sites such as the Old Friday Mosque and a sense of bustle that will be too hard to overlook. Fancy a visit?
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