Description of the attraction
Ari Atoll (also known as Alif or Alufu) belongs to the Maldives. It is one of the largest natural formations located in the west of the archipelago. Almost perpendicular in geometry, it has a total area of about 89 by 3 km and is divided into two administrative sections - North and South, consisting of 105 islands. Ari Reef is part of the tourist area of the Maldives, about 30 minutes by seaplane from Male.
20 islands are used for resorts, each of which is self-sufficient for recreation. Scuba diving and tennis are the most popular activities among tourists in the Maldives.
Diving in Ari Atoll is structurally different from many other places on the islands, as it is a continuation of the barrier reef and is quite long. Diving takes place both inside and outside the lagoon, a feature of the local underwater topography is the numerous turrets and canals. Those who want to see sea reefs and small fish should look for a more suitable place. The specificity of the Ari atoll is the large inhabitants of the underwater world, like the whale shark, rays, hammerhead sharks. The plankton-rich waters at the southern end of the atoll allow scuba divers and divers to stay close to predators and, if desired, even touch them. One of the extremities of Ari Atoll, Fish Head, is a favorite spot for schools of gray reef sharks that dash past in search of food. The endless line of fusilier fish and swallow fish resembles a busy highway. To explore a 30-meter fishing trawler lying on a sandy bottom in the north-central part of Aria's reef, head to the Ruins of Fesda. The bot was sunk to form an artificial reef and has been completely populated by marine life over the past ten years.
In addition to those listed on the Ari Atoll, there are many interesting diving sites and beaches - Five Stones, Halaveli, Maayafushi and others.
