Nearest resort: Paradise Island

This oval shaped submerged reef rising up to about 10 meters from the surface. The main attraction of this 'Thila' is the series of large pinnacles scattered just off the reef on the northeastern side. Purple and yellow soft corals like marshmallows cover the surface and overhangs in entirety. Napoleon Wrasse and jacks are frequently found swimming in unison among corridors full of Squirrelfish and Orange Fairy Basslets. Towards the right of the pinnacles is a long cavern system between 15 meter and 20 meter magnificently decorated with blue soft corals and gorgonian fans. Red Groupers and Scorpionfish are found in abundance. Nassimo Thila is another one of the best dive site in the Maldives .

You will navigate in and out of this bizarre underwater landscape taking in its amazing beauty. The pillars are covered in blue, yellow, red and orange soft corals and large gorgonian fans. The large overhangs of the main reef also house hundreds of different coral species, colorful sponges and thousands of fish. Large tuna, barracuda and trevally are often found chasing small reef fish like basslets, surgeon and butterfly fish, as well as entire schools of fusiliers. Turtles and friendly napoleon wrasses can be seen here regularly too.

Location : South East North Male Atoll

Best time to dive : All year round

Average visibility : 20 - 30 meters

Depth of reef : 10 - 35 meters

Type of dive : Thila dive