There happen to be only seven underwater restaurants across the entire world, three of which hail from the Maldives. The Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is one of the many options available to those looking for a dining experience at an underwater restaurant in Maldives. The Hanifaru Bay in the Baa Atoll actually happens to be a perfect spot to experience the underwater world of the Indian Ocean.
The shallow waters of the Baa Atoll are rich in coral and fish as well as dolphins and turtles, making this a recommended location for seaside and underwater tourism. There are also large aquatic beings in these waters such as the manta ray and whale shark and what better way to enjoy the presence of such beautiful creatures other than dining while watching them.
This Baa Atoll area actually happens to be a biosphere reserve as it harbours globally significant biodiversity within the many reefs, being an example of the long history of human engagement with the environment. Over 350,000 tourists visit the biosphere reserve annually to experience the diversity of the Maldives’ marine life, spanning over almost 140,000 hectares.
Despite latest findings to the contrary, it has been thought that Hanifaru Bay itself is one of the very few places in the world where the whale shark congregates to mate. However, as of late it has been noted that a majority of sightings have been only of young males. One can regularly catch some of the largest gatherings of manta rays to be seen worldwide at the bay, giving one all the more incentive to give underwater dining a try.
Diners will be truly astonished by the natural beauty that is the spectacle of underwater marine life, entertaining you throughout your meal, swimming and dancing right before your eyes.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.Google+
