The Seychelles: An Overview
The Seychelles or the Republique des Seychelles are one of the most beautiful islands of the world; a beautiful green emerald set in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles are a world away from the modern world. They comprise 115 of the oldest islands in the world, and can be seen from the air as an array of brilliant green and dazzling white set in sunny waters.
Home to some of the most beautiful beaches, the Seychelles experience is one of unspoilt beauty with silver white beaches fringed with palms trees and secluded coves, mingled with modern luxury and warm hospitality in the hotels and resorts of the islands.
Beautiful beaches are not all that the Seychelles has to offer, the Coral reefs that surround the islands is home to a vibrant ecosystem. The Seychelles archipelago offers some of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the world. The island is famed for excellent fishing too and is home for fly-fishing world records. There are beautiful hiking tracks too. The Creole culture of the islands is known for its a distinctive cuisine andthe warm and friendly nature of its people.
Giving the many exciting things that the islands have to offer, if you have a particular interest in any of the activities available, you would need to time your visit depending on what you would like to indulge in.
Our tours are designed to show you all that is there to be seen in the Seychelles. The islands all have their own characteristics, some are intensely private and exclusive like Denis island, some laid back like Mahe, some others touristy. Our tours will take you island hopping between the different large and small islands. For a more extensive holiday, you can include a safari on Mainland Africa in your itinerary.
You can view a map of the Seychelles here – and start planning your holiday.
Geographical facts of the Seychelles Islands
The Seychelles Archipelago can be found in the Indian Ocean 1600 kms off the coast of East Africa and north-east of Madascar. They are the oldest islands on earth, almost 65 million years old. There are 115
islands in all, scattered over 700kms. The islands are of two types, there are the island clusters formed from granite which form the inner islands and the atolls formed from coral that make up the outer islands.
The Inner Islands
The topography of the Inner Islands consists of large boulders of granite mountain peaks covered with forests. The islands themselves are situated on a shallow shelf-like plateau beneath the bed of the ocean.
These islands were supposed to have been formed because of the separation of the supercontinent Godwanaland at the time the earth was taking shape. The main islands are Mahe, Praslin and Silhouette and most activity is concentrated on these islands.
The Outer Islands
The topography of the outer islands is quite different; the surface is flat and is composed of corals and volcanic deposits. Most of these islands are uninhabited. The Aldabra Atoll is the most well known among these islands. It is a world heritage site and is the original home of the giant tortoises, now found all over the Seychelles and Mauritius as well.
Among both the inner and the outer islands, there are some that are open to the public and some that are privately owned. North Island, Fregate Island, Sainte Anne and Cousine Island are the private ones that are owned by a single luxury resort and access to them is restricted to their guests only.
Below is a list of islands in the Seychelles for you to check out and plan your holiday:
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2008/10/27 4:47 pm | 
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The annual temperature range does not fluctuate much, it lies between 24°C (75°F) and 31°C (88°F) with a high humidity of 80%.
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