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Resort dive guide describing Fares as a favourite year-round Baa thila with current, canyons, coral growth, and resident hawksbill turtles.
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Fares Thila / Canyons
Current-aware Baa thila with pinnacles, canyons, and turtles.
Boat-dive thila on Baa's western side with coral-covered canyons and pinnacles; operators usually run it as a guided intermediate dive that gets livelier as current builds.
About Fares Thila / Canyons
Fares Thila / Canyons is a current-shaped thila on the western side of Baa Atoll, built from large pinnacles, coral gardens, and cut-through canyons that make the site feel like an underwater maze. Divers typically move between isolated rock towers, shelves, and gullies, using the reef contours for shelter when the water starts moving. When conditions are right it is usually dived as a guided circuit or drift rather than a static sightseeing stop. Soft and hard corals cover the structures, schools of reef fish work the blue-water edges, and hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, morays, tuna, and napoleon wrasse are all repeatedly associated with the site.
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Research Estimate At Fares Thila / Canyons
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Fares Thila / Canyons?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Fares Thila / Canyons Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 30m
Depth Note
Operator descriptions place the top of the thila around 8 m before the reef drops through pinnacles, canyons, and overhangs to about 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with December to April often highlighted for manta encounters at the site.
Typical Conditions
Boat dive on a western-side thila with coral-covered pinnacles, canyon shelter, and moderate current that can turn the route into a relaxed drift.
Safety & Access At Fares Thila / Canyons
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Brief current direction before entry, stay with the guide around the pinnacles and canyon mouths, and avoid pushing deep into tighter overhangs if flow increases.
Legal Notes
Fares Thila lies in Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, so dives should follow local protected-area guidance and wildlife interaction rules set by operators and authorities.
Local Intel For Fares Thila / Canyons
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Most operators treat Fares as a guided boat dive that can be run as a current-aware circuit or gentle drift around the pinnacles and canyon edges. It suits divers who are comfortable descending promptly and adjusting the route to water movement.
Wildlife at Fares Thila / Canyons
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fares Thila / Canyons
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fares Thila / Canyons
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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