This is the second largest island, next to Mahe. It is home to Valee de Mai, which is a primeval forest and one of the country’s greatest natural treasures. This is a World Heritage Site. There are the beaches, white sands and palm trees available on all the other islands too in plenty. Praslin has something more than these for those who would like to explore.
There is the pretty village of Baie Ste Anne which is the first thing you see as you arrive on the island by boat. The …

Mahe is the largest of all the islands of the Seychelle and also the main island where most of the population of the Seychelles live, mostly on the northern and eastern coasts.
Most visitors who come to Mahe are in transit to some of the other islands, but Mahe itself certainly deserves a second look if you have the inclination. There are the beaches of course, but to the interior of the island the topography changes to hills densely covered in rainforests shrouded in mist frequently.
Victoria, which is the capital of …

This is one of the most beautiful islands of the Seychelles group and is the fourth largest island in the archipelago. The island is characterized by palm-fringed beaches and towering boulders of granite.
Interesting sights on the island are the bustling fish market at La Passe, and the Veuve Reserve which is home to the Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher and a variety of other birds. The island also has the most beautiful beach of the Seychelles, the Anse Source d’Argent with its silvery white sand and beautiful palms trees. The island has …

This idyllic island is a getaway for the rich. It is a private island and only guests of the only luxury hotel on the island can visit or stay. Needless to say, it is expensive!
Fregate is one of the granite islands. It is surrounded by coral reefs and is quite isolated. Fregate Island has its own contribution to conservation efforts in the Seychelles. The magpie-robin which used to be found only on Fregate, was on the brink of extinction with hardly 20 birds of the species being available at one …

Desroches forms a part of the outer islands of the Seychelles. It is situated 230kms southwest of Mahe and can be reached by a 40 minute flight from Mahe.
Desroches is a small low lying island 6kms long, with secluded fine sandy beaches and a sheltered lagoon. It is a secluded island, sheltered by coconut palms and hardwood trees. It is the place for those who value privacy.
There are only 50 inhabitants on the island, who live in a settlement on the north-western shore of the island. Their occupation is agriculture.
To …