Indian Ocean Holidays
The Indian Ocean makes up roughly twenty percent of the water on the Earth’s surface. This huge surface area means that there is an ideal Indian Ocean holiday for everyone. From dazzling beaches to stunning resorts to fascinating local history, the Indian Ocean has it all.
Those with a love of culture will want to consider Sri Lanka for their Indian Ocean holidays. Sri Lanka is home to the Cultural Triangle, an area that features city ruins, temples and cave paintings that have been traced back to the Fourth Century BC.
The Maldives is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing island escape. Here you’ll find miles of sugar white beaches, warm turquoise waters and colourful coral reefs - perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. The all inclusive resorts here are renowned for being among the most luxurious in the world, making the Maldives holidays perfect for anyone looking to soak up the sun in style.
Located in the southern part of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is an island nation that’s packed full of activities to keep the whole family occupied during your getaway. Here you’ll be able to relax on unspoilt white beaches, explore the mountainous terrain in the island’s centre, live like a local in Port Louis or see some magnificent wildlife in one of the nature parks.
The Seychelles is an archipelago of islands that’s located about 115 miles off the coast of east Africa. Here you’ll be able to explore tropical jungles, try your hand at bartering in bustling markets and, of course, relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The Indian Ocean is full of natural beauty. There are a range of national parks and animal sanctuaries dotted throughout the islands. Animal lovers will have the opportunity to spot leopards, elephants, tropical birds and many others on their Indian Ocean holidays.
The range of natural spots in the Indian Ocean means that the local cuisine is bursting with unique flavours. Chillies, peppers, jasmine, turmeric and other spices grow all over the region, meaning that flavourful, spicy dishes are very popular.
The monsoon climate means that half the year experiences glorious sunshine, perfect for relaxing on the pure white sands of the Indian Ocean beaches.
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Weather
The weather in the Indian Ocean doesn’t follow the common four-season pattern, due to the monsoon climate. The temperature stays rather flat throughout the year, while the biggest change is the wind. From October-April there is a strong north-eastern wind which is replaced by a south-western one for the rest of the year. Here is a run through of the average weather for the region:
- In January the temperature is at its lowest at 25°C, warmer than many other places get in the summer!
- In February this increases to 26°C, perfect for a Valentine’s Day beach holiday.
- In March to May there is a steady 1°C climb each month, topping out at a scorching peak of 30°C by the end of May.
- In June the weather falls slightly to 29°C. This is a perfect example of the unique behaviour of the temperature on Indian Ocean holidays.
- In the July and August the temperature stays steady for the longest period so far, at 28°C for a whole 2 months.
- This pattern carries on in September and October, where there is a steady 2 months of 29°C temperatures.
- In November the temperature again drops to an average 28°C, before rounding out the year at 27°C in December.
Activities
As a large region, the activities available on holidays to the Indian Ocean vary from country to country. There are a few that are common through the islands though, mostly due to shared climate.
Sunbathing
The weather is always warm on holidays in the Indian Ocean, which makes for a great excuse to sunbathe at any time of the year. No matter when you plan your trip, the sand will still be white, the sea will still be warm and the sun will still be shining.
Water Sports
Beaches and water sports go hand in hand and the Indian Ocean does not break this tradition. You will be able to easily find someone to hire the equipment to take part in your choice of water sport, from jet skiing to diving, at any island in the Indian Ocean.
Dining Out
The climate in the Indian Ocean means that a wealth of different crops grow in the region. This leads to a lot of exciting choices for recipes, which the locals have taken full advantage of. No matter where you stay on your Indian Ocean holidays, you will not be far from somewhere serving mind-blowing dishes.
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