The abundant shark life in Maldives is a fascination for many tourists. Part of the Maldives Shark Watch program’s task is to gather the sighting information, tourist interest, and general species type of these creatures which are collected from resorts, dive centers, and liveaboard vessels in the form of sighting cards.

Threats to Shark Populations in Maldives

Sharks in Maldives are greatly threatened by capitalist greed from various fisheries. The Maldives Shark Watch program, in cooperation with other local government units, has implemented policies for identified protected areas in which fishing sharks in Maldives are strictly prohibited. Realizing the rise of exports in shark products in Maldives, the organization has also received some feedback from scuba divers that sharks in Maldives have seen a decline in the recent years.

The Maldives as a Shark-Friendly Nation

Maldivian sharks are rather fascinating creatures loved by scuba divers, snorkellers, and even the average tourist. Spotting a Maldives shark outside the window of your water bungalow can be such a wonderful experience. The Maldives Shark Watch program is very much aware of this as they continue on their mission to save the shark population in Maldives. When going diving or snorkeling in your perfect holiday, you might also encounter one of the friendliest shark species in Maldives which are known as the ‘patrollers’.

Banyan Tree Maldives Tented Villas

Each of the six tented villa accommodations at the Banyan Tree Maldives has a large floor area of approximately 262sqm, carefully designed and plotted to give a feeling of pure comfort and rejuvenation. This one-of-a-kind guest room is divided into three sub-tents, which serves differently in function, as the bedroom, bath area, and living room. In the middle of these sub-tents in Banyan Tree Maldives is a lavishly rendered private pool.

The Banyan Tree Maldives Tented Villa is really what separates this island resort from its competitors. Plush rattan handicrafted furniture, timber flooring, premium tent canopies, combined with the deserted island feeling of a Robinson Crusoe getaway is what the Banyan Tree Maldives boasts. Words can merely describe your holiday experience at the Banyan Tree Maldives.

Activities at the Banyan Tree Maldives

Just because the tented villas could only accommodate a limited number of guests does not necessarily mean that the Banyan Tree Maldives offer a limited activities to indulge in. Pretty much all water/non-water activities offered by other island resorts in Maldives can be found in the Banyan Tree Maldives. Go scuba diving, pamper yourself with a captivating massage, go water skiing, wind surfing, anything you can basically ask for. All these services in executed in five-star fashion, at the pace and comfort of your own privacy, only experienced at the Banyan Tree Maldives.

The Male International Airport also lies in the heart of the Male Maldives. Maldivian, the airline of Maldives, is an industry giant in Maldives’ economy and its head office is found in Male Maldives.

Division of Male Maldives

Male Maldives is a city of seven divisions in four different islands. The Male Island consists of the four divisions, namely Henveiru, Galolhu, Maafannu and Macchangolhi. A nearby island, formerly a prison and a tourist resort, is the Vilingili Island and makes up the fifth division of Male Maldives. The artificial island settlement known as Hulhumale makes up the sixth division. The airport island of Hulhule completes the seven divisions of Male Maldives.

Tourist Attractions in Male Maldives

Also located in the Male Maldives is its national museum, which is the only remaining building of the Sultan’s Palace. The museum displays a large number of artifacts ranging from thrones and palanquins to the first printing press used in the country.

Another popular tourist attraction in Male Maldives is the Islamic Centre. It is one of the most impressive architectural structures in the country and is of great symbolic importance to the Islamic religion.

Other must-see places in Male Maldives are the Mulee-Aage, which houses the president’s office, and across it the Huskuru Miskiiy, a 17th century mosque that served as the main mosque in Maldives for almost four centuries.

The naturally occurring atolls of Maldives are divided into three groups for classification purposes. Each separated by a deep ocean channel, these groups are namely Boduthiladhunmathi, Medhuraajjé, and Suvadinmathi, which is basically the north, central, and south part respectively.

The Atolls of Maldives are generally responsible for attracting more marine life in the island waters. Maldives atolls rise as much as thousands of meters from sea level. The atolls of Maldives play a significant role in attracting tourists by making Maldives one of the most popular holiday destinations for scuba diving.

Formation of Maldives Atolls

Maldives atolls are formed by the absence of volcanic mass. In the past, Maldives was prone of volcanic eruptions, but then activity started to diminish. This paved the way for the Atolls of Maldives to rise.

Today, the Maldives atolls are comprised of uninhabited islands, islands with civilian activity, and over a hundred resort islands specially designed and built for tourists all over the world. Spend your dream holiday in a five-star resort island in one of the Atolls of Maldives now and you will truly get the best value out of your hard earned money.

It all started during February 1972 when a group of tourists first arrived in Maldives. What began as a 280 bed space capacity in two resorts located in Kurumba Village and Bandos, Maldives tourism has flourished over the past three decades featuring over 80 resorts with approximately 600,000 tourists every year.

Maldives Tourism: A Thriving Economic Industry

In an archipelago consisting of 1,190 total islands, Maldives tourism is characterized by private-owned resort islands with first-class services and facilities. Tourism in Maldives is a thriving economic industry which generates jobs and foreign exchange revenues. A typical resort island consists of a population entirely based on hotel employees and tourists.

Tourism in Maldives is one of the few destinations that promotes eco-tourism. It aims to preserve the natural beauty of the islands by emphasizing policies on waste disposal and prohibition of catching certain animals and marine species.

Maldives tourism is definitely one of the best tourism industries in the world. Known for its natural aesthetic beauty, world-class services, and rich marine life, tourism in Maldives offers the best value for your dream holiday.

Pack your bags and book that vacation you’ve always been longing for. One can only grasp truly what the fuss is about Maldives toursim once he/she gets to experience it.

W Retreat & Spa Maldives Accommodations

You can choose from four different accommodation types for your holiday at the W Retreat & Spa Maldives. All guest villas in the W Retreat & Spa Maldives are uniquely designed in order to make your stay physically and mentally rejuvenating.

Choose to stay in the Beach Oasis for 188 square meters of pure comfort. This accommodation type is equipped with a private sundeck and pool exclusive to the W Retreat & Spa Maldives.

If you want to be situated above the sparkling blue lagoon of the Maldives, book a room at the W Retreat & Spa Maldives’ Ocean Oasis guest villa which has an underwater fauna built with glass flooring.

The Seascape Escape and Ocean Heaven accommodation types are other choices for first-class and lavish comfort you won’t find anywhere else.

Aquum Underwater Spa

What makes the W Retreat & Spa Maldives sincerely unique is its Aquum Underwater Spa. Truly an innovation in the health and wellness industry, the W Retreat & Spa Maldives’ one-of-a-kind underwater spa is renowned for the world’s first ever underwater treatment rooms. The Aquum Underwater Spa provides only the best and the latest water therapies, exclusive only to this paradise simulation which is the W Retreat & Spa Maldives.