Hollywood
Location: South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 30m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 3.642714, 72.951421 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Tags:
- Reef, Drift, Boat Dive
Overview
The dive site commonly known as "Hollywood" in the South Ari Atoll is actually the nickname for Aiyabe Thila (sometimes spelled Aiyabe Thila or Hollywood Thila). It earned its glamorous name because it is one of the most action-packed, visually stunning underwater walls in the region. Located near the popular local island of Dhigurah, it is a fan favorite for divers seeking dramatic topography and big marine life.
Nearby Dive Sites
- Vilamendhoo House Reef (1.0 km away)
- Lily Thila (1.2 km away)
- Lily Manta Point (1.2 km away)
- Vilamendhoo Thila (2.0 km away)
- Kudhimaa Wreck (4.6 km away)
- Dhigurah Arches (5.2 km away)
Recent Dives
- Hollywood - 2013/11/29 (by MMaresca · Nov 29, 2013 · Depth: 26.5m · Duration: 46 min)