So, you want a measured beach holiday, but a little more exotic and sophisticated than in the usual Turkey and Egypt. In this case, welcome to the Maldives, where the sand can compete with the snow-whiteness of the dazzling smiles of the locals, a paradise for divers and lovers of warm summer, a place where the sun is ready to open its warm embrace for you.
It is not just a country surrounded by deep blue waters, turquoise reefs, covered with white sandy beaches and palm trees. This is a country with its own character and local culture, this population has a special mentality, which is based on an idyllically calm and measured way of life. The Maldives are an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle, sit on the beach with a cocktail, watching the sunset. In addition, a trip to the Maldives is a great way to discover the treasures of the underwater world: thousands of different fish live in colorful coral reefs that begin just a few feet from the shore.
This is possible thanks to the unique location of the Maldives: they are located on two rows of atolls in the Indian Ocean, right on the equator. Coral reefs are literally the foundation of the country: it consists of 1190 coral islands (200 of which are inhabited, 97 are resort islands), formed around 26 natural ring atolls, the area of which is 90000 square kilometers. And each island has its own reef, the boundaries of which are outlined by lagoons. These coral reefs, which are home to countless different underwater creatures and growing corals, are a natural protection of the islands from the wind and waves coming from the ocean. These unique coral structures make navigation near the Maldives much more difficult, but they create a surprisingly warm climate and a stunning diversity of underwater life.
The weather in the Maldives is generally just perfect: sunny days, cool nights, crisp mornings and clear evenings with stunning rainbow sunsets. In short, it is warm all day long, so you don’t need to take a lot of clothes with you. With an average temperature of about 30 degrees Celsius, there is clear sunny weather throughout the year. The hot sun is softened by the coolness of the abundant foliage of the trees. However, the Maldives does have a rainy season, brought by the southern monsoon. Its peak is in June-July. These rains are short-lived, but very unpredictable. They are accompanied by high humidity and rough seas, but the weather remains warm, as well as the sea itselfThe dry season, which is brought by the northeast monsoon, is observed from November to April. This is the best time to visit the Maldives.
Now, some practical information that might be useful to you. Time difference between the Maldives and Moscow - in summer + one hour (in the Maldives one hour ahead), and in winter + two hours. Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to enter the Maldives for up to 30 days, and the flight to the capital of the Maldives - Male - will take 8,5 hours. The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but it is better take money with you in euros or dollars.
