The Maldives the sunny side of life
This week we take you to discover the Maldives, nicknamed “The sunny side of life” but also “The corner of paradise“.
As every week, we will try to make you discover all the facets of a paradise country that we invite you to visit.
Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are an archipelago of more than a thousand islands scattered over 800 kilometers in length. Less than 500 kilometers from South India, they have no less than 26 atolls, small coral islands sheltering a lagoon.
With their postcard landscapes, the Maldives are a dream destination, ideal for lovers of idleness, translucent waters or white sand beaches fringed with coconut palms. A true tropical paradise where there is no shortage of water sports and activities.
With their turquoise lagoons, the Maldives remain the idyllic place to practice scuba diving, among colorful exotic fish and magnificent corals. Whether you are an experienced diver or a novice diver, many tropical species are easily observed, such as the magnificent manta ray or barracuda.
Come and visit, Malé, the capital, to discover its culture, its people, its traditional markets, such as the fish market, its local festivals or its cuisine based on seafood. Renowned for its colorful buildings and mosques, the town has some surprises in store. The 17th-century Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, in carved coral stone, rivals in beauty the Great Mosque and its golden dome. The Sultan’s Park, with its lush vegetation and ponds, is a pleasant complement to your stay as well as a visit to the National Museum which houses royal jewels.
The climate of the Maldives is tropical with two marked seasons: a dry season and a rainy season. The best season to enjoy the beaches of the Maldives is from January to April when you will experience an average temperature of 26 ° C.
The climate of the Maldives is a hot and humid tropical climate. The air temperature is fairly stable all year round, ranging between 26 ° C and 34 ° C. The monsoon delimits the two seasons of the Maldives.
– From December to March, the northeast monsoon, called iruwai, brings the dry season. This monsoon is accompanied by some rains in the center of the archipelago and is inconspicuous in the north which is protected by Sri Lanka. Daytime temperatures are around 30 ° C. This is the best season to enjoy the beaches of the archipelago.
– From May to November, the southwest monsoon called hulhangu determines the wet season. It is accompanied by often intense, but short-lived rains and wind which makes the sea rough. When visiting the Maldives, the summer months should be avoided due to the heavy rains that hit the archipelago.
In the Maldives, the sea is warm all year round. You will have no difficulty entering the water, which has a temperature of between 28 ° C and 30 ° C.
The ideal time to plan your trip to the Maldives is from January through April when the sunshine is at its peak and the rains are scarce.
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Laze in the sun on dream beaches, dive, visit, there is no shortage of activities in the Maldives.
If you plan to snorkel, you will find all the necessary equipment on the island, sometimes available free of charge, so there is no need to clutter your suitcase.
Remember to take US dollars with you for tips and small souvenir purchases (spices, tea, clothes) if you are going to visit local islands.
Throughout this week we will make you discover the most beautiful places of and heavenly place
Stay connected, and find us here tomorrow for the start of the visit to paradise, in the meantime
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