Maldives is Eden on earth. Crystal-clear water and snow-white sand - almost everyone has seen such photos. No wonder the Maldives has gained the glory as one of the most beautiful islands.
What makes the Maldives so picture-postcard
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Paradisal sandy beach. It's all thanks to the corals. They have been growing in the Indian Ocean for thousands of years. It takes centuries to create lush gardens, because the corals grow by only a few centimeters per year. When the corals reach the surface, they eventually turn into limestone. Influenced by the winds and water, it then becomes snow-white sand. Coral sand can be found at only 5% of the world's beaches. By the way, coral sand does not warm up too much and even during the baking-hot heat, it is comfortable to walk on it.
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Lagoons and coral gardens. The underwater world is a reason people come to the Maldives. There are more than a thousand islands, each not larger than a kilometer in length and several hundred meters in width on average. They are surrounded by a lagoon with incredibly beautiful coral reefs and a great number of marine dwellers. Snorkeling and diving in the Maldives is what makes these islands some of the most attractive in the world.
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Tropical vegetation. All these coconut palms, breadfruits, mangroves and flowering shrubs by the turquoise lagoons and white sand really look like a piece of paradise.
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Perfect temperature. The islands of the Maldives are located at the equator. The air temperature here rarely descents below +24 even at night, and the water temperature is + 24-27 degrees. This is the perfect temperature for hiking at virtually any time of the year, especially while watching the sunrises and sunsets that the Maldives are famous for.
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Luxurious villas. Due to the size of the islands, the Maldives pursue the concept of “one island - one hotel”. The icing on the cake is the villas above the water, which can be found at just a few other islands of the world. Sumptuous bungalows with all the benefits of a luxurious holiday attract thousands of tourists every year. One just has to decide which are the most beautiful islands in the Maldives. A review of the premium places is stated further in the article.
Maldives, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks (some 200 of which are inhabited), grouped in clusters, or atolls.
Dhivehi, the official language of the Maldives, reflects the nation's rich cultural tapestry, combining elements of Arabic, Sinhalese, and South Indian languages, and playing a pivotal role in the unique Maldivian customs, folklore, and traditional music.
