While you will be captivated by the visuals of the Maldives you may not know some intriguing facts about this country which will only make it more appealing to visit; check out a few right now!
Island-Filled Atolls
The country has 26 atolls which are home to a whopping 1,190 coral islands! Most are uninhabited, while the best resorts in Maldives for families are those that provide a luxurious escape on a private island. Some even offer access to deserted islands, perfect for a family picnic or a romantic beach wedding.
Swim with Sharks
This may sound like a death-defying activity, but there are plenty of harmless sharks you can swim with when here! On diving adventures, you can encounter hammerhead, grey reef and white-tip reef sharks, while properties like Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort let you snorkel with nurse sharks too.
Alcohol Banned
Some may find this fact off-putting especially if they were dreaming of sipping cocktails on the beach! Don’t be disheartened, this rule which is in keeping with strict Islamic laws only applies to local islands; thus, when in the Maldives, if you stay at one of the private island resorts you can enjoy all your favourite tipples!
Coral for Construction
In early times, coral was even used to construct houses and key buildings; an example of this is the 17th century Old Friday Mosque in Male. Today, corals are protected and while you won’t see any modern houses built by it you can enjoy their colourful beauty in the Indian Ocean when snorkelling and diving!
