Description Ari Atoll, Maldives

Ari Atoll, referring to the largest atoll of the Maldives, located in the east of the archipelago. Number of islands of the atoll - about 70. They also include the shoals, of which continue to develop the island. 26 of the islands is a resort areas, and 18 - are populated by indigenous people of the Maldives. The main occupation of the population Ari Atoll are hunting for turtles, sail making, collecting coral and engraving. Also bolshinstvo local residents - an excellent fisherman, known for their skill in hunting for sharks from the fat which is extracted a special oil to lubricate the wooden boats.

The atoll is located approximately 100 km from Male airport. Seaplane to Ari Atoll can be reached within half an hour.

Ari atoll consists of two parts - South Ari Atoll (South Ari Atoll) and the North Ari Atoll (North Ari Atoll). The length of the atoll - 96 km in length and 33 km - in width.

On the islands of the atoll is very well developed cultivation of coconut palms. Many people who inhabit the atoll, working in the hotels located on the islands. Construction of the hotel began in early 1990 and is now reaching its peak, has been temporarily suspended. Nature of the islands of the atoll - beautiful and unique.

Atoll offers all the conditions for doing such kinds of water sports like windsurfing, scuba mask and flippers, water ski, canoe, catamaran, boat rental, skiing, water banana, diving, parasailing, etc. Also possible to organize fishing and excursions to neighboring islands.

For the divers will be interesting marine reserves in May-Tila, Orimas-Tila, Fish Head, Kudara-Tila. From here, you will have the unique opportunity to see much of the flora and fauna of the seas and oceans. In the waters surrounding the atoll so many fish that the divers have even called this resort area "fish soup".