Lying on the southernmost tip of the Maldives is Addu, a heart-shaped atoll located a few degrees south of the equator. The pristine islands are blanketed by tropical forests, marshlands, and freshwater mangroves surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise lagoons, thriving coral reefs, and a colourful array of marine life. A nature lover's playground, the region is widely renowned for its underwater wonderland of wreck dives, large manta rays, sharks, turtles and fish, as well as other animals that occupy the island. Addu Nature Park at Koattey Island is a tropical paradise where visitors can canoe through the mangrove forests, kayak in the lake, and cycle around the wetlands. Leisure seekers can enjoy a range of watersports, fishing, biking, sailing, and feasting on local cuisine influenced by Asian cuisine at the local restaurants.