To go scuba diving is to discover an ethereal world where you will find everything from the fantastically wonderful to frightfully weird. It is an experience that you are likely to remember for the rest of your life and as famed French diver Jacques Cousteau, rightly put it, “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever”.
One of the places that can indeed cast this “net of wonder” on those who visit, is the HP Reef in Maldives. Amongst the most popular and picturesque of the country’s dive sites, the reef is also known as the Rainbow Reef due to is vibrantly hued soft corals that brighten up the underwater landscapes. Diving enthusiasts should look for Maldives holiday packages that include staying at resorts which offer deep sea excursions to such sites. Vacation Maldives are among the travel specialists who can put together such packages and provide you with a convenient way in which to explore the country’s reefs.
Make sure to plan a visit to HP Reef, locally referred to as “Girifushi Thila” and if you do have an underwater camera do bring it along. One of the best places in the world to witness the beauty of soft coral, this protected area can be found in between two atoll islands and divers will face strong currents while diving here. It is this very current that brings in nutrients to the corals that can be found in all their colourful radiance.
Divers exploring HP Reef will come across mysterious caves, hanging corals in hues of orange and blue and areas of the reef that are yellow in colour. Amidst this underwater tapestry, you will also encounter a great many fish species, adding more wonder to the scenery that unfolds before you. Apart from all manner of reef fish, you may also see barracudas, eagle rays and grey reef sharks who lend to the allure and captivating beauty of this natural treasure under the sea.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
