6 must do activities in The Maldives

The Maldives is known for its heavenly coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. To make your friends feel jealous, just arbitrarily drop ‘I am planning a vacation in the Maldives’ into a conversation and see how they react.

Your visit to this chain of about 26 islands boasts of sandy beaches, bright blue waters, and dreamy overwater bungalow resorts.

On the activities side, from scuba diving to windsurfing to sailing on the ocean, there are plenty of things to do in the Maldives that can make your vacation both laid-back and yet an activity packed affair. Although this place has a plethora of fun-filled activities that cant all be compiled in a single list, we’ve curated a list of 6 highly recommended activities to do in the Maldives.

If you are looking to spend time underwater and want to explore some surreal marine life, then scuba diving at Maya Thila is the best option. The Maldivian coast of Maya Thila is home to beautiful marine animals like snappers, angelfish, the grey reef shark are few that you just can’t miss.

Overhanging caves surround the coral coves and crystal clear blue waters offer an incredible view if you are plunging deep into the ocean.

Clean, warm waters and vibrant marine life make snorkeling in the Maldives one of the best in the world, and the atoll’s coral reefs offer an unforgettable experience. If you think diving is not your cup of tea, then you can go snorkeling on the pristine Mafushi island. Snorkeling can also be a fun family activity with children being able to participate as well. All you have to do is, put on a snorkeling mask and life jacket and then lower your head in the water. You can gaze upon beautiful coral gardens, sea turtles, and colorful fish flocking together.

This paradise of islands offers you an opportunity to visit the glowing beach of Vadhoo island. Yes, it might sound like science-fiction, but there is a beach on Vadhoo island that glows in the night because of bioluminescence. It is a defense technique used by the free-floating microscopic planktons against fish and makes the water shine blue under the moonlight.

If you are into watersports and surfing, then the Maldives have some good spots for you to visit. The ideal period for surfing is between March and October i.e. the southern hemisphere winters. During this season, winds cause storms out at sea that bring the large swells of waves that surfers flock towards. But if you are not into extreme water sports, you can try boating and canoeing on Mafushi island and Gulhi island.

Looking for an out-of-the-box dining experience? Maldives is one of the only places that can provide you such options. The fine combination of modern and creative delicacies with breathtaking views of the exuberant marine world while you dine below the surface. There are different restaurants in Maldives that you can relish culinary preparations under the sea.

 

Visit the Maldivian villages:

Peek into the Maldivian culture by visiting local villages on the islands. Your trip is incomplete without exploring the culture and the way of life in the rural areas of this beautiful archipelago. You must also try the local cuisine inspired by the Sri Lankan, Indian and African flovor origins. The local fish market and daily life of the Maldivians can be experienced by walking or cycling the local streets.

Maldives is not only a destination, it is a blend of cultural and natural beauty that is a refresher in life we all need after Covid-19 and how 2020 went!

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