Atoll Maldives — Palms

Unlike the atolls of the Pacific (such as Bikini or Kwajalein), the Maldivian atolls are characterized by their farus (reef islands) and vilus (freshwater wetlands). The water clarity here is unmatched. Because the atolls protect inner lagoons from the open ocean swell, the water remains glassy, turquoise, and warm—perfect for viewing the palms that grow densely on the narrow sandbars.

): These are the most prominent feature of the Maldivian landscape, providing essential "luxuriant growth" that stabilizes the sandy soil. atoll maldives palms