Most travellers around the world visit the Maldives for the usual reason – an island holiday. While it is great at that – with near-perfect beaches, water-based activities, and excellent accommodation, one can certainly have a memorable time. However, those aren’t the only reasons to visit such a place. The country is filled with bounties of nature, marine life, and wildlife. There are many adventures you can take without harming nature here in any way.
National Parks
Amongst the various luxury hotels and resorts that you can find on the Maldivian archipelago, you can also find quite a few national parks. Protected areas that feature exotic wild and marine life, it’s a great way to get an up-close and personal view into the ecosystems of the Maldives, including all the important facets of any biome. While you can visit and interact, don’t expect too much as the first objective of these places is conservation and preservation.
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Baa Atoll, one of the only Biosphere Reserves in the Maldives, is located in the southern region and is an astounding window into the marine life of the country. Here, you can see such species as the Manta Ray and Whale Shark, and feast your eyes on the many other diverse species of wildlife that this atoll is famous for. The waters are protected, and your chosen accommodation will likely have tour packages related to such.
Hydroponics Garden
In the heart of the luxury resort of Kurumathi Maldives, lies the Hydroponics Garden that caters its produce to 70% of the local island. A great example of the eco-friendly arenas of the Maldives, there is a greenhouse system that houses 20 different structures that contain variations of herbs like arugula, coriander, mint, and more. Additionally, the herbs are grown for use with resident horticulturists and revolutionary techniques.
Nature Walks
There’s a lot of nature to witness within the country as well. When it comes to Maldives nature walks, you’ll almost be spoiled for choice in the things you want to see. For example, coastal beach views are something exceedingly easy to access in such a place, while botanical walks through informative herbal and edible plantations, and nature trails through some thick rainforest are also available to you with a little diligent effort.
