CANDICE THILA

This dive site, Candice Thila, is a vibrant underwater pinnacle located approximately 15 boat minutes north of Le Meridien Maldives, nestled within the Lhaviyani Atoll. The reef features a beautiful top around 5 meters, gradually descending to a maximum recorded depth of 22 meters, with the overall bottom extending to around 30 meters. Divers typically explore the healthy hard coral gardens and slopes of this small reef, enjoying straightforward navigation around its diverse ecosystem. There is no specific historical information or story provided for its naming. Candice Thila boasts a spectacular display of marine life, highlighted by its extensive and healthy hard coral life that thrives in a multitude of colors. The site is particularly renowned for its resident batfishes, which are a prominent and engaging sight for divers. Additionally, large schools of various fish species are a common occurrence, creating a dynamic and bustling underwater environment throughout the thila. Other typical Maldivian reef fish and invertebrates can also be observed amongst the corals. The best time to visit Candice Thila, like many Maldivian dive sites, is during the dry season from December to May, offering optimal visibility and generally calmer sea conditions, though diving is excellent year-round. This thila is a highlight for its picturesque reef top and abundant schooling fish, making it suitable for both wide-angle photography and detailed macro exploration within its vibrant corals. Its accessible depths and diverse marine life make it an ideal spot for both freedivers and scuba divers of all experience levels.