Golden Wall

This dive site, known as Golden Wall, offers a captivating deep wall diving experience in the Maldives. The dive typically begins on a vibrant top reef adorned with numerous hard corals, providing a gentle introduction before descending over the edge. Divers then follow a dramatic sheer wall, richly draped in brilliant yellow soft corals, leading to fascinating deep overhangs and caverns found at its base around 30 meters. There is no specific historical account provided for this natural reef formation, but its pristine condition reflects the rich marine biodiversity of the region. The Golden Wall boasts an impressive array of marine life. The top reef and wall are densely covered with both hard and soft corals, providing a colorful and intricate ecosystem. Divers can expect to encounter large schools of fusiliers and jack fish, gracefully swimming along the wall. Regular sightings include majestic eagle rays and serene turtles. Occasionally, lucky divers may even spot manta rays, adding to the allure of this vibrant underwater world. The Maldives generally offers excellent diving conditions year-round, with specific seasons influencing manta and whale shark sightings. This site is particularly highlighted by its abundance of yellow soft corals, making it a visual spectacle. For freedivers, the shallower top reef and the upper sections of the wall offer plenty to explore, while experienced freedivers can push to the deeper overhangs. Scuba divers should be comfortable with wall diving and managing moderate currents to fully appreciate the depths and diverse marine encounters Golden Wall offers.