Travel Guide Maldives

Comprising 26 coral atolls and over 1200 islands, the overall land area of the Maldives archipelago is just twice the size of Washington DC. But with some of the finest deep sea diving on the planet (with visibility of up to forty metres), palm-fringed beaches, and the absence of any agriculture or industry, the Maldives has become the ultimate island getaway.

With spectacular dive and snorkel sites, as well as dozens of island resorts to choose from, the Maldives make the perfect beach extension to your tailor-made trip to Sri Lanka. Get in touch with a local expert today to plan, book, and execute your own tailor-made trip.

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Franzi Wirth

updated 26.04.2021

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