There are innumerable reasons to visit the Maldives and explore its sunny side of life! From providing you with the perfect opportunity for rejuvenation amidst nature to experiencing the adrenaline rush adventures of underwater; we share with you five-must do things in the Maldives
1. Take a trip to a sandbank:
Wake up to the call of roosters on the island, grab your paddle board and go for a relaxing yoga session on the water, or take a stroll, laze on the beach, and marvel at the breath-taking scenery. Enjoy the crystal clear waters while snorkelling, diving, or jet-skiing, or simply get your tans on in this tiny piece of heaven in the middle of nowhere.
2. Swim with Mantas
The Maldives offers one of the best access to snorkelling or diving with mantas. Mantas roam in groups entering channels and even the shallower lagoons of the island along the reef edge. A ten-minute boat ride from your island and you can be in the water in the presence of mantas, gracefully swimming around you as they feed on the abundant plankton that rushes into the atoll with the tides, sometimes coming so close to you and staring right at you through your mask to check you out. In Ari Atoll, there are several areas that are popular with pelagic lovers. The sites offer the most predictable manta dives.
3. Eat like a local
Maldivian food is readily available in all local islands and resorts. Some of the most delicious food ranging from crunchy snacks to short eats to Maldivian curries are offered. One of the most famous meals is Mashuni (grated coconut, tuna, onion, chili, and lemon) and Roshi (chapati), typically eaten in the mornings.
4. Exotic Underwater Dining
Set 5.8 meters beneath the surface of the water, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at Hurawalhi Maldives is the world’s largest all-glass underwater restaurant. As much as it is an extraordinary work of design, it also offers an exquisite dining experience, complete with stunning views.
SUBSIX Underwater Bar at Niyama Private Island Maldives is the first underwater clubbing spot in the world at this time. Located nearly 6 meters below sea level, it is now an underwater playground opened for lunches, special events, and parties.
At the award-winning undersea restaurant and wine cellar, SEA, savour contemporary European cuisine and wine pairings at Anantara Kihavah Maldives.
Located 6 meters below the ocean surface, M6M is an underwater restaurant at Ozen by Atmosphere Resort Maldives at Maadhoo. It facilitates beautiful submarine views of coral gardens and luxury dining, for lunch and dinner.
H2O is a fully water-dipped restaurant at You and Me by Cocoon Maldives Resort which provides a 360-degree view of the marine environment. The two-person seating is arranged in such a way that guests face the outer world and can enjoy their meals at the same time.
5. Experience the adrenaline rush
If you are a water baby, wakeboarding and kite surfing offer a greater adrenaline rush as you cut through the water, trying out various maneuvers and turns over the shimmering waters of the lagoon. If you are one of those daring adventure seekers, there’s jet skiing and flyboarding, a thrill-seeker’s dream. Parasailing offers a calmer, smoother ride, yet offers the thrill of being suspended in the air, gliding gently over the islands and the reefs, giving you a unique bird’s eye view and a sense of calm and peace way above the goings-on in the world.
