Maldives consists of two natural Atolls in Male, one being the South Male Atoll and the other being the North Male Atoll. Famous for the waters surrounding it the islands as a country are famous for the waters surrounding it. Staying at a Maldives luxury hotel is an ideal way to experience the very best the country has to offer.
The South Male Atoll has always been a popular hub for tourism as out of the two the South was the first to undergo development. One of the highlighted places to stay here would be the Cocoa Island by COMO, Maldives. Tastefully designed 32 water suits to provide unmatched luxury during your stay here.
The South Male Atoll is separated from the rest of Maldives by the Vaadhoo Kandu channel. Accessing the Atoll is not a difficult task either , from the airport you could be here in 45 minutes on a speed boat.
Diving has become a major part of tourist activity in Maldives. Many of the dive sites are situated in deep channels or Kandus where they provide divers drift dives where one can find Sharks , Tuna, Jacks and Beracuddas. The atoll has many caves and soft corals however when compared to other Maldivian Atoll’s the hard coral coverage here isn’t at it’s best.
Some of the dive sites in South Male Atoll are Cocoa Thila, the strength of the current is the key determinant of sighting of fish when here. The site is one of Maldives most colourful dive sites . The current in this site can be quite unpredictable and the drop here is around 30 metes. If one is keen on spotting sharks then the ideal place would be Embudhoo Kandhu.
Guaidhoo Kandu on the other hand is the perfect place to observe fish life and a great place for photography. It is advised to seek the help of well experienced guides before approaching any of these sites.
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