subject: Water Sports In Maldives A Whirlwind Of Fun [print this page] The Maldives is an island nation made up of an archipelago of a double chain of twenty-six atolls in the Indian Ocean. This chain of islands is actually the tops of a sprawling undersea mountain range and the Maldives encompasses a territory spread over 90,000 square kilometres making it geographically one of the most dispersed countries in the world. The capital of the Republic of Maldives is Male and historically this was the Kings Island on which the Kings Palace was located and the ancient Maldives Royal dynasties ruled. The Maldives is world famous for its pristine beaches and aquamarine waters which are the homes of thousands of marine species that inhabit these waters.
Every year the Maldives attracts thousands of visitors to enjoy its beautiful island setting and relaxation on the beach. Snorkelling and scuba diving is a popular pastime together with numerous water sports. The water temperature averages around 26-28 degrees centigrade all year around making it an ideal environment for all type of water activities. There are numerous clubs and national centres that carry out these water sports on the hundreds of islands, these sports include sailing, wake boarding, wind surfing, water skiing, para sailing, knee boarding, jet skiing, kite surfing and the ever popular banana boat ride. These water sports are carried out by licensed operators making them safe and accessible to all. Who said the Maldives is only lounging on sunny beaches, these sports are guaranteed to give the most brave hearted an adrenaline rush never to be forgotten! For those who want a little more adventure there is big game fishing that is a favourite pastime with locals as well as tourists.
For an island get away, these islands afford many a Maldives accommodation . These may range from luxury to budget depending on the travellers preference. Such a family hotel in Maldives is the Chaaya Island Dhonveli. This hotel is located just twenty minute boat ride away from the capital island Male and is complete with spacious rooms and chalets. This hotel is popular with the surfing travellers as it was on this island that Tony Hinde set up his outfit Atoll Adventures after discovering the surfing potential in the Maldives in the 1970s.
