MALDIVES
The Natural Beauty Surrounding Maldives
The Maldives are known as “the tropical paradise” for reasons such as its beauty. This tropical country has separated islands and islands are surrounded by its own lagoon. Each island has pure white sandy beaches.
The sea covers 99% of the Maldives and it is where you can see beautiful fishes and corals. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef fish, corals, and many other marine lives you could see underwater. Diving in the Maldives would be memorable.
A vacation in the Maldives would be relaxing with the white sand beaches and coconut palms surrounded. The first thing you will see when you look at an island from a distance will be coconut palms and green trees. If you are travelling from a seaplane you could see the beautiful islands from the window, and give you an amazing experience of seeing the small chained islands from above.
Maldives is an ideal destination for a family holiday or a honeymoon trip where you can enjoy and have a memorable vacation. Visiting and exploring the beauty of the Maldives would be a wonderful experience.
* BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALDIVES :
1.VISIT GLOWING BEACH IN VADHOO ISLAND
*About Maldives Glowing Beach
The Maldives Glowing Beach is situated at the Mudhdhoo Island, also known as the Vaadhoo Island in Raa Atoll. Beach is one of the most visited tourist destinations in these islands, mostly known for its phenomenal fluorescent, glowing waves. This natural phenomenon occurs due to the presence of millions of marine microbes known as phytoplankton in the water.
This phytoplankton is bioluminescent and as the skies get darker after sunset, these microscopic planktons emit a bright vibrant blue light in the water which creates an ethereal effect. This phenomenon makes the waves glow as they gently splash over the beach and is the ideal place to spend your time after sundown in the Maldives. The best time to visit the Glowing Beach is between June and October when the sea remains comparatively warmer due to the summer season. The warm, tropical, coastal weather is the perfect condition for the planktons to thrive and glow brightly.
There are other exciting recreational activities like scuba diving and snorkelling that take place on this beach, during which you can interact closely with the rich and colourful marine life that thrives on this beach and in the water. The beach is also ideal for picnics, events, romantic walks and dinners, water sports and other activities that make your trip to the beach exceptional and memorable.
2. Experience Scuba Diving at at Maafushi
Scuba diving is one of the best things to do in the Maldives. Famed as a spectacular scuba diving destination, Maldives will ensure a serene trip into the incredible aquatic world.
The clear blue waters will provide visibility and some beautiful stingrays, whale sharks, and sea turtles.
Location – Scuba diving courses are offered at Maafushi, Villingili, and some regions of Male.
3. Go for Underwater Snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay
If you are not a fan of diving deep then don’t worry, Maldives also provides the facility of snorkelling. You will come across sea turtles, colourful fish flocks, and reef sharks.
At these feeding stations, you will observe some sea turtles munching their lunches at the reef and tropical fishes swimming with the tides.
Location – Hanifaru Bay is situated at Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
4. Island Hopping Day Tour
Explore the diverse culture of Maldives while taking a tour to the exotic islands. The place is grouped as 26 ring-shaped atolls which consist of 1192 coral islands.
Each island boasts of different scenic views, marine life, rituals, and much more. You can reach these islands by taking boats, ferry, yachts, and seaplanes.
Location – You can start the island-hopping tour from the capital – Male Island which is situated at the southern area of North Male Atoll.
5. Helicopter Ride Over Islands of Maldives
Relish the beauty of Maldives from a bird’s eye view while participating in a seaplane air sightseeing tour.
While flying over the atolls of Maldives, you will come across the magnificent settings of islands. Also, you will spot a unique pattern of the deep ocean along with sandbars and coral reefs.
Location: Seaplanes are available at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport of Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll.
6. Experience Submarine Tour
A once in a lifetime experience that you wouldn’t get a chance to experience anywhere in the world, the submarine tour is one of the Maldives activities you cannot afford to miss.
It will allow you to explore the underwater world in Maldives, around 100 feet beneath the ocean where you will witness the riveting marine life and tropical garden. You will cruise underwater and behold the sight of the coral reefs, mata rays and reef sharks.
Location: G. Bodugaadhoshuge, Malé, Maldives.