Maldives is one of the world’s most popular coastal tourist destinations. Located in South Asia, this tropical archipelagic nation offers pristine beaches, a thriving hospitality industry, and stunning natural beauty. Its unique coastal features, cultural attractions, and warm tropical climate; cumulatively, easily make it a great destination for a relaxing vacation. For a tranquil stay in Maldives, accommodate yourself at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa; a recommendable Maldives luxury resort.
Among the many aqua activities that Maldives is famous for one that stands out of the rest is diving. This is due to the reason that Maldives is home to some of the world’s most pristine and beautiful coral reefs and marine life. Thus, there are many world renowned diving sites in Maldives which are assured to offer you a truly mesmerizing and memorable diving experience.
Maldives itself comprises hundreds of islands ranging in size and shape. Around many of these islands one can coral reefs and points which provide living and breeding grounds for a variety of marine life. Diving at some of Maldives’ dive sites offers you the opportunity of witnessing amazing coral reefs ranging in size, color and shape. Apart from the corals, there are also many underwater features such as caves, pillars and even shipwrecks, which are assured to give you a thrilling and spectacular diving experience. Apart from the corals and underwater features, you will also be able to witness and swim along with many different types of marine life, such as Napoleon Wrasses, Moray Eels, Turtles, Whale Sharks, White Tip Reef Sharks, Black Snappers, Unicorn Fish, and even Manta Rays. Some of the best sites for diving in the Maldives include Banana Reef, Broken Rock, Kudhara Thila, Manta Point, Maaya Thila, Cocoa Corner, Turtle Point, Fotteyo Kandu, and Kuda Haa.
Maldives has two monsoons, the Northeast Monsoon which lasts from November through May, and the Southwest Monsoon which lasts from June to November. Keep these in mind when picking your diving sites, as it could affect your diving experience.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.
