"One of the wonders of the world" - Ibn Batuta.
Undoubtedly it is a true natural wonder; the islands seldom reach 2 meters above sea level and are spread out in a 90,000 sq kilometer area grouped into 26 natural atolls. Most of the islands are covered by lush tropical vegetation and palm trees, while some are mere sand spits or coral tips, and sometimes are covered with shrubs. Each island is surrounded by a reef enclosing a shallow lagoon. Hundreds of these islands together with other coral growth form an atoll, surrounding a lagoon. The white sandy beaches of the Maldives will certainly take your breath away, and the pristine waters are home to a marine world of colour, excitement and adventure.