The clear blue skies, soft sands and azure waters, are all reasons to start planning a trip to the beautifully exotic Maldives islands. Most travellers dream of holidays to Maldives that are generally spent lounging on one of the many pristine, resort beaches, but there are other people who want something a little more extreme in mind. The Maldives atolls are a highly sought after region for those interested in water sports, thanks in parts to the colourful marine life and coral reefs that make excellent surf breaks. There are several good travel operators, like Vacation Maldives, for instance, who can organize exciting excursions that will take you to all the best locations!
The underwater paradise that lies beneath the turquoise waters is a popular choice for both divers and snorkellers alike. There are a range of activities from gliding across vast coral formations to exploring a few shipwrecks. A great rest spot between dives are the beautiful and secluded sandbanks that can be found around the atolls. Encircled by crystal clear waters, the sandbanks, which can vary in size from a few yards to kilometers, are private, little plots of sand which form islets. Maldives has several great surf spots with wave sizes varying throughout the different atolls. The surf breaks aren’t as big as the ones found towards Indonesia, but any wave that breaks over a reef is surely just as exciting.
Adventure seekers have their pick from high-powered water sports like wake boarding or water skiing. Experience the adrenaline rush as you whizz through the water, perform tricks or just simply enjoy the rush of being pulled along by a high speed boat. A new kind of diving experience, sea bobbing has steadily grown in popularity as well. An underwater version of a segway, the bullet shaped sea bob propels the divers through the water and down to nine feet; experienced divers can go even lower. Whatever you choose, whether it’s a relaxing dive near a reef or speeding along the water on a board, the Maldives has plenty of activities to make your holiday a truly memorable one.
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