Underwater Attractions in Maldives – Get down under!

This is first underwater restaurant in the world. Located five meters below the sea level diners can enjoy Maldivian and western fusion cuisines here. It was constructed in Singapore and then transported to the Maldives in 2004. A dining experience at Ithaa is hard to forget, the curved all glass setting with the blue waters and shimmering fish, sharks and turtles is not something you see everyday. The prices here are obviously quite high but every dining experience here is unique and what you spend is well worth it.

Maldives is one of the best tourist magnets in the world. The island is surrounded by spectacular coral reefs and marine life that is unparalleled to any other. If you are interested in corals and reefs Maldives is the ideal place to explore it. Throughout the years Maldives have invested substantially on underwater gardening, also known as aquaculture which is an effective tool for restoring corals that are deteriorating, a problem that is faced around the world. In this island that is synonymous with coral and reef, underwater gardening has become a popular activity. There are various underwater coral gardens in Maldives that have been functioning for years. These gardens are not only aesthetically pleasing but are the best solution for the declining coral gardens.

The Lime Spa offers massages, manicures and pedicures, body scrubs and aromatherapy while schools of fish and manta rays swim by on the other side of thick glass walls. The spa takes its underwater theme seriously, right down to the seawater and sea mineral based tonics and elixirs. The spa is part of the HuvafenFushi resort in Maldives.

The warm seas of Maldives is not world famous for just nothing. The breathtaking formation of three thousand coral reefs and free flowing tides has made it one of the world's best diving coral reefs to explore. There is nothing but beauty in these pristine waters that surrounds the archipelago. The marvelous underwater scenery will just blow you away; with over thousand species of fish and other aquatic creatures that inhabit here every minute you spend inside the water will be a memorable one. Banana Reef and Mushimasmingali Thila are two awesome spots for diving. PER AQUUM Niyama is one of the top resorts Maldives that offers the best diving experiences for guests.

If diving is not your cup of tea, enjoy the submarine rides on glass-bottomed boats, to get a feel of the underwater sea life in the Maldives. Coral and marine life that are present 100 feet below sea level give you a pleasant shock of your lives. These submarines are big enough to accommodate 50 people at a time. Maldives has the distinction of having the world's largest submarine.