When it comes to plant and animal life on those ravishing island of Maldives, what usually comes to one’s mind is the marine diversity of fish and sea creatures and plants that these gorgeous isles can boast of. However the inland has its own trend of growth, that has been shaped by a tropical climate, somewhat less than perfect fertile soil that is somewhat sandy, and the haunt of animals who are not quite the creatures of the wild, but still with an interesting enough diversity.
Many of these isles are fringed with the coconut palm, the swaying branches of which not only offer some shade but also serve many useful purposes. The tree that grows abundantly here is also the national tree and its many parts from trunk to branches are utilized for different purposes. The tallest tree is the Banayan tree while the islands have a forest cover of only about 30% of land and is also not a kind that is dense or thick as to encourage wild life or its flora. Almonds grow in quite thick clusters while mangrove swamps thrive on the brackish water. The isles are also blessed with sweet and juicy fruit like the pineapple, mangoes, papayas and even water melons to cure one’s thirst and appetite alike after a sunny day in the beach. When it comes to animals and mammals though, the country’s share is scanty with only a few flying foxes, rats and tree shrews and a few scattered lizards here and there. The birds that roam these islands include migratory birds, as well as those that dwell in the marshes and swamps such as Grey Heron and Moorhen and others like water hens, parakeets and koel birds. In the ravishing underwater world of the sea, many colourful fish traverse the even more spectacular tapestry of vibrant coral reefs.
With such attractions both on and off shore, the islands possess an amazing array of Maldives luxury resorts that make the best of both land and sea and even lagoon to create the most fascinating holiday villas and residences that one can only imagine. Cocoa Island Maldives comes under the renowned banner of the COMO and one can without a doubt anticipate world class services to be had within enchanting settings that are created by designers of international reputation. What’s more this is one Maldives resort that strives to customize your holiday according to your desire and attempts to give you what’s after your heart, from a cruise to the nearby islands to a romantic dinner on the beach to a rejuvenating spa experience that leaves your senses totally pampered and satisfied.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.