The Maldives may be best known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches and world-class hotels, but the Indian Ocean island nation isn’t just a place you can sit back and relax. in total luxury. There are also many hotels and resorts offering active stays and sports experiences. We select some of the best sports resorts in the Maldives…
Spa or kite surfing?
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island is an all-villa luxury resort located in the North Malé Atoll. Talise Spa at Jumeirah Maldives offers therapeutic spa treatments, yoga, saunas and a 24-hour fitness center, all with the most spectacular water views. Guests can also play beachside tennis at the resort’s scenic tennis court. Could this be the best tennis court in the world? Water sports facilities include free canoes, paddle boards, windsurfing, and pedal boats. For an additional charge, you can also book waterskiing, kitesurfing, flyboarding and parasailing.
For experienced divers
Nestled between verdant rainforest and white sandy beaches on a private island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort overlooks the alluring waves of the Indian Ocean and offers the ultimate island paradise experience. From exquisite cuisine to ultimate relaxation at the Iridium Spa, thrill-seeking guests need look no further than the Vommuli Diving and Watersports Centre. Guests can soar through the sky on a parasail and take in an aerial view of the entire island and surrounding archipelago or embark on an underwater adventure to experience ocean life after dusk on an excursion night diving. Experienced divers can spot marine mammals such as octopus, bioluminescent jellyfish, giant crabs and lobsters, sea snakes and many more that are almost impossible to spot during the day
Diving or parasailing
Nestled between verdant rainforest and white sandy beaches on a private island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort overlooks the alluring waves of the Indian Ocean and offers the ultimate island paradise experience. From exquisite cuisine to ultimate relaxation at the Iridium Spa, thrill-seeking guests need look no further than the Vommuli Diving and Watersports Centre. Guests can soar through the sky on a parasailer and get an aerial view of the entire island. From the surrounding archipelago it is good to embark on an underwater adventure to discover the ocean life after dusk during a night diving excursion. Experienced divers can observe marine mammals such as octopuses, bioluminescent jellyfish, giant crabs and lobsters, sea snakes…
