South Malé Atoll

South male Atoll Maldives is the part of four subdivisions of Kaafu Atoll, which lies north of the Lhaviyani Atoll. This Atoll of which South Male Atoll forms a part consist of eighty islands, with only twelve inhabited.

Maldives is a cluster of thousand of Isles surrounded by azure water of the Indian Ocean and Maldives South Male Atoll is one of the atolls in Maldives with several popular diving sites a Scuba diving is an invigorating experience, one must have while holidaying in Maldives. The country is blessed with number of world class dive locations.

South Male Atoll is sufficient enough to beckon the ardent divers to taste the thundering experience inside the water of the sea. The capital island of the atoll is Maafushi, which is dotted with superb drive sites, tropical weather and profuse with several marine species. The region is really known as the diver’s paradise.

Vaagali Thila, lying 300 southeast of the uninhabited island of Vaagali is a perfect dive site to spot eagle rays, jackfish, sharks, and manta rays. There are some more famous dive sites in South Male Atoll such as Medhu Faru, Lhosfushi Kandu, Bolifushi Thila, Cocoa Thila, Velassaru and Embudhu Canyon. In case of inward flow of water, Kandooma point is an ideal place for diving. One can easily come across small resorts near to such location, which cater to the needs of the tourists.