Maldives is comprised of many small beautiful islands
suitable for holiday activities including diving and snorkeling. The country
holds a small number of populations with steady law and orders. So you can go
there and relax your way with no hesitation. If you are a diver looking for the
nicest beaches to dive, there is no doubt to keep the islands of Maldives in
the list. Here are some dive sites in Maldives cannot be avoided.
Angaga Thila: this dive site in Maldives is located in south Ari Atoll which is south of
Angaga, is one of the most eye catching beach for divers. The site is not very
suitable for the new divers. So you must have some previous experience to dive
here. The Reef top lies at 8 - 10 meters and if you want to go deeper, around
the thila it is 20 meters. The edge falls over at 40 meters in this area. The
average depth ranges from 10 to 30 meters. Angaga thila in Maldives is very famous
for the grey reef sharks that tour the area when there is current in the water.
You may get lucky sometime to see stonefish, snails and cleaning crabs on the
reef top. Angaga thila also has to offer some caves with amazing fish life.
Barabaru
Thila: another outstanding dive site located in south Ari Atoll, south of Mandhoo
Island. This dive site is only suitable for advanced divers due to the open
water and weather condition. The depth is about 14 meters underwater and you
will dive directly in the channel current. So must have previous experience and
skills to dive in such sites. The area is also covered with colorful corals and
fishes swim around. The average depth of the reef ranges from 12 to 30 meters.
You will also encounter rich marine life in this area that include Schools of
snappers, tunas, turtles and white tipped reef sharks.
Beverly Hills: Beverly Hills
is favorite diving spot for many returning divers in Maldives. This dive site
is also located in South Ari Atoll, east of Bulhalhohi island. The
good news its suitable for the Beginner divers too as the water is more calm
most of the time. There are current present in the water sometime, so speak to
your diving instructor before diving here. The average depth of the reef is
from 3 to 30 meters. The reef top in Beverly Hills is only 3 meters
depth, and the west side from 10-25 meters is covered in soft
corals and fan corals with lots of soldier fish and shrimps. The north side of
the reef is deeper, can be up to 25 meters.
Big Blue: fancy a blue water
dive? The name of this reef says it all. This is what makes Maldives a perfect
diving destination. You see different types of reefs and marine life within a
small range of islands. Big blue dive site is only suitable for experience
divers with low air consumption. It is also recommended to dive in group in
this site. Marine life is good, you may see hammerhead sharks
sometimes.
Bodufinolhu
Thila: the reef is this dive site is much deeper than the others. The site
is located in South Ari Atoll, outside of Bodufinolhu. The depth is
about 30 meters which gradually rises from the ocean depth. So go for a dive
here if you are an adventure seeker. You’ll see Big fish and sharks underwater
in this area.
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