As Maldives straddle the Equator, the temperature hardly varies throughout the year so you can visit at any time and it will be around 25 to 32 degrees C (77 to 90 degrees F). The sea is also always warm (27-30 degrees C or 80-86 degrees F).
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You can explore the beautiful sandy beaches, swim among exotic marine life in shallow waters and experience the culture and culinary expressions of the archipelago. Swimming in the stunning blue waters of the Maldives is generally considered to be safe and you are sure to collect a million memories to take back home.
You can explore the beautiful sandy beaches, swim among exotic marine life in shallow waters and experience the culture and culinary expressions of the archipelago. Swimming in the stunning blue waters of the Maldives is generally considered to be safe and you are sure to collect a million memories to take back home.
Amongst the various things about Maldives that you should know, this one is most important. Water undergoes a different process in the Maldives to rid itself of all the harmful bacteria and germs. This process is known as reverse osmosis desalination.
The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, outside of the monsoon season. We recommend staying during March and April (excluding the Easter holidays when pricing is more expensive) when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts.
What's the secret behind the glow? There's no secret but a microorganism called phytoplankton/plankton involved behind this mesmerising shining beach. These aquatic microbes are bioluminescent in nature and radiate a vibrant blue light under sea.
The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.
Sitting between the Indian and Arabian seas, the Maldives' 1,000 coral islands are set in the clearest water in the world accompanied by the purest beaches.
There are a plethora of adventure activities that you can explore in Maldives such as snorkeling, diving, boating, and paddling, to name a few. Ideally, you only need 4 days in Maldives to see the country in its splendid glory.
For straight and LGBTQ couples alike, public displays of affection on non-resort islands such as Malé City are considered extremely offensive and may result in punitive action. This includes behavior like hand holding and kissing.
It is an offence to import the following items into Maldives: explosives, weapons, firearms, ammunition, pornographic material, materials deemed contrary to Islam including 'idols for worship' and bibles, pork and pork products, and alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are only available on resort islands.
It is possible to contract several mosquito-borne illnesses in Maldives, including dengue fever and zika, so it is a very good idea to avoid bites wherever possible. You should wear clothing with good limb coverage and use a reliable insect repellent.
Historical HazardsMaldives is one of the lowest countries in the world, and hence, is greatly threatened by sea level rise, coastal storm surges, and associated flooding.
Maldives is one of the lowest countries in the world, and hence, is greatly threatened by sea level rise, coastal storm surges, and associated flooding.
With more than 500 known shark species in the world, Maldives is home to a relatively small diversity of the species – 26 in fact. Ranging from the gentle giants of the sea – the whale shark – through to the blacktip reef shark, if you're hoping to meet some sea predators during your trip, you'll probably be in luck.
The blacktip and whitetip reef sharks are the two most common shark species found in the Maldives. Blacktip Reef Sharks are easily recognizable by their distinctive black tips on their fins. They are relatively small, growing to around5. 3 feet (1.6 m) in length, and are found in shallow waters around coral reefs.