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Sea Adventures in the Maldives

Sea Adventures in the Maldives

In the Maldives, travelers are offered not only an excursion to an uninhabited island but also an original inhabited bungalow.

Not only land areas but also the underwater world are protected: in the Maldives, unauthorized fishing is strictly prohibited, as is extracting any elements of underwater flora and fauna from the seabed. To the delight of tourists, one of the largest markets in the region for shells and other exotic inhabitants of the seabed operates here, so for a small fee you can still buy something as a souvenir without breaking local laws. And by contacting the administration of the hotel where you are staying, you can enjoy the thrill of underwater hunting.

While staying in the open sun, you should remember about protective measures, as solar activity is quite high here and there is a risk of spending most of your vacation in sunburn creams. It is recommended to swim in T-shirts or special suits, which will not only help protect you from the treacherous sun rays but also protect your skin from the sharp edges of coral reefs and some poisonous marine inhabitants (there are almost none near the shore).

It should be said that visiting the Maldives and not diving means not seeing their most beautiful part. The rich underwater flora and fauna are far from all the treasures hidden from view by the sea depths. An experienced instructor can take you to sunken ships that have lain on the seabed since the times when pirate frigates attacked unsuspecting peaceful vessels.

For lovers of more extreme active recreation, surfing is offered, and a surf safari combined with sea fishing will not leave even the most seasoned tourist indifferent. A trip to an uninhabited island will allow you to feel the thrilling sensation of a discoverer and play the role of Robinson Crusoes.

True, this pleasure is quite labor-intensive (you need to obtain a lot of permissions from the local government) and very short-lived – you can only stay on the island until 6 PM.