Popular Diving Sites in Maldives

With its sun-drenched coastlines the Maldives is certainly one of the top ranked destinations in terms of outdoor sports and adventure treks. Diving is one of the major reasons as to why tourists arrive in their numbers and if you are staying at any of the resorts in Maldives, then going on a diving expedition is a must. Maafushivaru Maldives which is considered by many as a luxury Maldives island hotel will provide you with a good choice of accommodation which will out you in the mood for diving and a whole lot more.
Banana Reef located in the North Male Atoll will be an excellent start to your diving holiday here in the Maldivian isles. With its caves, overhangs and vibrant coral life, one would certainly be spoilt for choice when deciding as to where to begin exploring this paradise, hidden beneath the ocean waters. Schools of fusilier, puffer fish and soldier fish can be found in large numbers. Home to a wider range of exotic species that call these waters their own; Cocoa Corner found in the South Male Atoll is next on the list of dive sites. Here you are bound to encounter Jack Fish, Eagle Rays and large numbers of Grey Reef Sharks. For that extra dose of adrenaline, do consider a dive at the Fesdhoo Wreck site. The ideal time to go diving in this part of Maldives is during the early hours of the morning where Hammerhead Sharks would be an all too familiar site. Decorated with soft and hard coral, the area will transport you to the heart of an underwater spectacle that would be difficult to replicate anywhere else in the country.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+