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Visit Seychelles’ largest island! Mahe, located in the northeast of the country, is home to the majority of the Seychelles’ population and enchants visitors with its grandiose landscapes and lush vegetation. Mahe’s forests are home to rare endemic plants found only in the Seychelles, including the Jellyfish tree, the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant, and numerous orchid species. Southern Mahe is pristine and unspoiled, with deserted beaches and underwater gardens. If you get tired of beaches with sand as white and fine as talcum powder, visit the Craft Village, the Creole Institute, go for a walk, or embrace Mahe’s vibrant Creole culture!
Island of Praslin
Welcome to an ancient palm forest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Praslin Island, which is quieter than its more popular cousin Mahe, is an exotic paradise! Dense vegetation and lush coconut groves greet you everywhere, and Praslin’s forests are home to six endemic palm species, including the erotic-looking coco de mer, which bears the world’s largest nut. The island’s soft, sandy beaches make it a popular honeymoon destination. You can snorkel among living corals that are home to 900 different fish species, or swim at Anse Lazio, which has been named one of the world’s best beaches on multiple occasions!
Island of La Digue
A long-forgotten haven! La Digue, the Seychelles’ fourth-largest island, has been a well-kept secret for years! La Digue has received numerous accolades and awards for having some of the most beautiful beaches and bays in the world. As if the island’s spectacular scenery, beautiful sea-green waters, lush forests, and white sandy beaches weren’t enough, it’s also a bird-paradise! watcher’s Explore this laid-back tropical island on foot or by bicycle, and take in the breathtaking views from the highest point, Nid d’aigle. La Digue is just as beautiful underwater, with some of the most colourful fish in the world!
Seychelles’ Silhouette Island
Welcome to the land of mist-enshrouded Jurassic mountain cliffs, smooth granite boulders festooned with fresh young leaves, and stretches of powdery sands disappearing into a lagoon as clear as liquid crystal. Conservationists consider Silhouette Island, a marine national park, to be one of the most important biodiversity sanctuaries in the Indian Ocean. The island was once home to the infamous pirate Jean Hodoul, who captured seven English ships carrying goods and treasures. Legend has it that the treasure is still undiscovered somewhere on Silhouette Island, a tantalising thought for the daring!
The island of Fregate
Visit the home of some of the world’s most endangered birds! Frégate, located in the interior of Seychelles, has its own airstrip for light aircraft and helicopters. The island is named after the Frégate bird, which has a six-foot wingspan and can still be seen feeding off the coast of the island. Frégate is one of only two islands in the world where the giant tortoise roams freely, and you can also see green and hawksbill turtles. Fregate is a true tropical island paradise, with fresh springs flowing down white-granite rock formations and a jungle of exotic fruit trees.
The North Island
Explore stunning beaches separated by dramatic rock formations! The granitic North Island of Seychelles is only 2.5 km long and 1 km wide and is located near Mahe and Praslin! The hills of North Island provide spectacular views, and hundreds of coconut palms and takamaka trees dot the surrounding areas, where giant tortoises roam. The beautiful coastline has four gently sloping white beaches that provide nesting sites for both green and hawksbill turtles, and the offshore reefs are rich in tropical fish, providing excellent fishing, diving, and snorkelling opportunities. There are numerous critically endangered animals that have been reintroduced to North Island.
