This dive site, Minaavaru Faru, is located on the eastern side of Minaavaru Island in the Maldives. It features a beautiful reef slope descending from a shallow 2 meters down to a maximum of 18 meters. The dive is considered easy to navigate, with a clear reef line to follow, making it suitable for all levels, even when mild currents are present. There is no specific historical information or story provided about this particular dive site.
The reef is vibrant with a variety of hard corals, including cream-colored 'loped pore corals' scattered across the formations, and small green, blue, and soft brown table corals. These corals host a diverse array of smaller reef inhabitants, notably various damsel and pallet surgeonfishes. Divers can also expect to see impressive schooling humpback, red, black, and blue stripe snappers.
The Maldives generally offers excellent diving conditions year-round, with peak seasons typically from December to May. This site is ideal for beginners due to its shallow depth and easy conditions. Snorkelers and freedivers will also find it very rewarding, especially in the shallower sections of the reef, enjoying the vibrant coral gardens and abundant fish life. Always be mindful of currents, even if they are typically mild.
