This dive site, Sola Corner, is renowned as one of the best manta ray aggregation points in the Maldives, particularly active from November/December through to early May. Despite the potential for stronger currents, the site is considered easy to dive and is welcoming to beginners. Its 'corner' designation typically implies a reef structure that attracts pelagic life, often involving a drift dive profile.
Divers here are treated to a spectacle of diverse marine life. Beyond the famous mantas, lucky visitors can encounter eagle rays, marble and mangrove stingrays, as well as normal stingrays. Sharks are a common sight, including white tip and gray reef sharks, with the occasional Silvertip or even a majestic whale shark in the blue water. Large schooling fish like Napoleons and tunas also frequent the area, adding to the pelagic delights.
The prime time to experience Sola Corner's manta action is during the period from November/December to the beginning of May. The site's relatively shallow maximum depth of 18 meters and an average depth of 9 meters make it suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers seeking close encounters with large marine animals. The strong, yet manageable, currents are a key factor in attracting the rich biodiversity to this vibrant Maldivian corner.
