The islands that come together to form the Maldives are renowned for their calm serene beaches with white sands and turquoise-blue waters, coupled with a backdrop of tropical beauty. When thinking Maldives, one might not necessarily think surfing, but the Maldives has a particular place where it caters to the needs of surfers as well. The place known as Pasta Point has become a very exclusive safe haven for surfers from all walks of life and is located on the Northern Atolls and access to the surfing destination is exclusively claimed by Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, which as a result has become known as one of the best Maldives resorts.
Pasta Point was initially discovered by the surfer Tony Hinde sometime in the 70s, and he proceeded to set up Atoll Travel to turn it into a surfer’s safe-haven. The place received its iconic name of Pasta Point apparently due to an Italian restaurant that used to dump their left-overs into the surf. The restaurant in question does not exist anymore.
Pasta Point is acclaimed due to the consistent quality of her waves, and for offering surfers protection from the wind, which is something that similar places among the Maldives islands do not offer. The resort that claims exclusive access to Pasta Point only offers thirty surfers at any given point to indulge in the beautiful waves the iconic locale has to offer, making Pasta Point a most beautiful, yet equally exclusive surfing destination.
If you have no surfing experience, there are various training programmes present where one can, with the help of a professional, learn the adrenaline-fueled art of surfing, or if that won’t do, you can opt for snorkelling or scuba-diving. Surfer or not, Pasta Point remains one of the most beautiful and sought after destinations within the Maldives.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
