An article about reasons to visit Maldives...

 

Maldives, in full Republic of Maldives, also called Maldives Island. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks. The islands extend more than 820 km from north to south and 130 km from east to west. Maldives island is popular for its beautiful nature. The Maldives Island are also famous for  its vibrant culture,  pristine beaches, sprawling greenery and fascinating landmarks.

 

The reasons to visit Maldives are unending. Some of them are:

·       Dive in the coral reef

• Visit the Architectural Heritages
• Relax on the Beaches
• Enjoy Water Sports
• Cherish Maldivian Culture
• Relish the Cuisine
• Watching whale sharks

·       Get Spa Therapy

 

1. Dive Into The Coral Reef

 

Take a deep water diving session or snorkeling, the underwater marine life including the manta rays, sea turtles and barracuda swimming through the vibrant coral reef are another best-reason to visit Maldives. Make sure you visit Kuda Huraa for its warm water that does not need you to wear a wetsuit. The reef fishes are friendly and hence, it will be a good idea to bring a waterproof camera case.

Take a deep water diving session or snorkeling, the underwater marine life including the manta rays, sea turtles and barracuda swimming through the vibrant coral reef are another best-reason to visit Maldives. Make sure you visit Kuda Huraa for its warm water that does not need you to wear a wetsuit. The reef fishes are friendly and hence, it will be a good idea to bring a waterproof camera case or use a waterproof camera.

 

 

 

2.Visit The Architectural Heritages

The Grand Friday Mosque at the Islamic Centre with its glistening golden dome, Arabic calligraphy and wood carvings on the walls and the library is the largest in Maldives. To view the ornate chandeliers, intricately wooden carpet and the carved wooden door and side panels is amongst another important reasons as to why one should visit Maldives. Visit during 2 PM to 3 PM to explore without any crowd bustling inside. The Meedhoo Friday Mosque, Ihavandhoo Friday Mosque, Male Eid Mosque, Isdhoo Old Mosque and Fenfushi Friday Mosque are the other spectacular examples of coral stone work. Not to forget the Hukuru Miskiiy famous for its carved coral-stone work, wood carvings and lacquer work.

 

 

 

3.Relax On The Beaches

Undoubtedly among the best reasons to visit Maldives will be the laid-back time on the beaches without any trace of littering, but the vast bluish green Indian Ocean kissing the horizon. While mornings with soft sunlight and calmer waves are blissful, the twilight hours with thousand hues of red, orange and purple are magical. Enjoy the sea breeze and the sound of the waves. Redefine romance under the gazillion stars.

 

 

 

 

4. Enjoy Water Sports

Among the reasons to visit the Maldives will be to make the best out of water sports like kayaking, canoeing, sea bobbing, jet-skiing, snorkeling, rollerblading (known as X-Jet Blades) etc. The top resorts often offer instructors to guide you through regardless of what your skill level is. The dolphin and turtle safari boats should also be put on bucket list. Surfers of all levels would love the sunshine, monsoon wind and the consistent waves of the atolls like Laamu Atoll

 

 

 

5. Cherish Maldivian Culture

Apart from its natural beauty and heritage sites, Maldives is famous for its vibrant culture. If you wish to find out interesting facts about the Maldives, make sure to catch sight of Bodu Beru, the popular Maldivian folk dance which is often held during the evening on the beach. Capture the moment on camera or try out your legs with the dancers the choice is yours. Riding the Maldivian boat Dhoni can be equally charming to know about the local people and get acquainted with their culture.

 

 

6. Relish The Cuisine

If you are still asking “why visit the Maldives-”, this one will convince you. One of the reasons to go to the Maldives is to taste the local food like the Maldivian Curry with Tuna by the placid blue lagoon enjoying the intoxicating sea breeze. Gorge on the freshly caught and prepared seafood like Garudhiya that is a fish soup accompanied by lime, chili, rice, curry leaves, onions and a coconut. The Mashumi Roshi Tuna and Chapati as well as the Hedhika Tuna, egg, potato and coconut are also worth trying along with the street food Mas Kashi dried fish with mango and coconut.

 

 

7. Swim With The Sharks

The majestic and enormous whale sharks along with the smaller sized reef sharks lurking peacefully in the coral atolls and also on the surrounding lagoons of the resorts are the popular reasons to travel to Maldives. Although these sharks are endemic throughout the area, Baa and Ari atolls and Maaya Thila are the prospective places to encounter them up close.

 

 

8.Get Spa Therapy

When you ask what is the Maldives known for, spa therapies will surely be listed. The Maldives is famous for the refresh of the mind, body, and soul through exclusive spa treatments. If massages inside seaside cabanas are too mainstream for you, make sure to pay a visit to the underwater Huvafen Fushi. While being pampered and rejuvenated by the reiki of the masseuse, your eyes will be glued to the panoramic view of the marine life in the house reef of the resort and get a foot massage or full-body healing treatment and sipping ginger tea.