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| Marine life at Fish Head – Image courtesy of Maldives Tourism | ||||||||||||
Maldives Sights & AttractionsAs a honeymoon destination, the Maldives offers a choice of must-see attractions for active couples, including: Mushimasmingali Thila(Fish Head)Explore one of the world's most famous dive sites, located off Ari Atoll. Plunge down cliffs past ledges, overhangs and caves to the atoll plate at 42m. The reef is about 100m long, 60m wide and the reef top just 10m from the surface. Discover anemones, sea fans, black corals, grey reef shark, blue-lined snappers, napoleon wrasse and schools of fusiliers and yellow grunts. Banana ReefLocated on the eastern side of the North Malé Atoll inside the barrier reef, this protected marine park is around 300m long and ideal for scuba divers and snorkellers alike. Dive deep past plunging cliffs, caves and overhangs. See colourful coral, sharks, barracuda and groper. Or snorkel the reef top and watch jackfish, morays and blue-striped snapper. MaleStroll the narrow lanes of the old quarter or along the sea wall, or head into the shady tree-lined streets of the residential area. The small but busy capital of Maldives, Male has a laid-back charm with great shopping in the busy markets. Hukuru Miskiy(Old Friday Mosque)– Wander inside the oldest mosque in the country (dating from 1656), a masterpiece of coral carved with exquisite filigree designs. Inside lie wooden prayer panels intricately carved with Arabic script.National Museum– Admire fine possessions including rich brocades and weapons once owned by local sultans. You can also admire pre-Islamic stone carvings collected from sites all over the country. | ||||||||||||
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