Pristine beaches, sunny skies and memories dotted with palm trees await the tourist who seeks relaxation and tranquillity in Maldives. A cluster of islands located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Maldives boasts of being one of the most favoured destinations when it comes to holidaymakers. Whether it is winter or whether you need a break from the hustle and bustle of life, the country delivers every single time.
Being surrounded by the Indian Ocean, guests are given the wonderful opportunity of engaging in activities such as diving and snorkelling. There are certain coral reefs teeming with marine life that create a kaleidoscope of colours as they flit in and out of the reef that are ideal for snorkelers while there are a number of dive spots around the atolls which are perfect to observe the wonders of the underwater world from up close.
Prospective guests to the Maldives will be delighted to note that there are over one thousand species of fish in Maldives and the concentration of these species’ are denser than anywhere else on earth. Of such species, the abundantly colourful parrotfish makes an appearance across coral reefs that dot the area and is one of the few herbivorous fish species that lives and swims in these waters. Snorkelers will have the wonderful opportunity of observing the beautiful butterfly fish and the angel fish, both carnivorous species that devour coral polyps and small animals and that are also elegant and extremely pleasing to the eye; so much so that one tends to forget that they are indeed carnivorous species.
While these species maybe the most beautiful, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes in these waters and visitors to the Maldives will also see the slime line barracuda, moray eels and sharks, all of which are species who are not traditionally considered beautiful. However, these species simply add diversity and dimension to these Maldivian waters and move to enhance the experience gained through snorkelling.
Such diving and snorkelling experiences are arranged by most Maldives island resorts and they constitute one of the services that is utilised the most. Choose a Maldives hotel with a healthy coral reef nearby so that exploring the mysteries of the underwater world is even more convenient. Naladhu Maldives is one such resort that is home to a PADI Dive Centre and is conveniently located close to a thriving coral reef teeming with colourful marine life.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+