Vacation guide of Seychelles Islands
Seychelles is an archipelago of islands in the Indian Ocean and one of the best vacation destinations. The archipelago is located about 1,000 miles east of the African coast and northeast of island Madagascar. The major islands are Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. Here are a few tips for the best places to visit during a vacation on Seychelles Islands:
Morne Seychellois National Park, Mahe Island
Covering an area of 3,090 ha and hosting the highest peak in the Seychelles at 2,969 feet (905 m), Morne Seychellois Nnational Park offers good hiking and a really stunning scenery.
Beau Vallon Beach, Mahe Island
The most popular beach on Mahe is about 3 miles northwest of Victoria. It's almost 2 miles long and has a white powdery sand and crystal clear turquoise water to swim in.
The Botanical Gardens, Mahe Island
This spectacular garden in a must for every nature lover which spend a vacation in Seychelles. There are about 75 native plant species from the rain forest which are found nowhere else in the world, including the unique "Coco de Mer" palm.
Anse Lazio Beach, Praslin Island
Is one of the world's most exquisite vacation resorts. It was voted "The best beach of the world" in 2004.
Vallee de Mai, Praslin Island
This nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost its original state. It's also famous for its "Coco de Mer" palm tree.
Anse Source d'Argent Beach, La Digue Island
With its fine white sands, exotic palms and majestic granite boulders this beach resort is one of the most photographed and filmed in the world.
Aldabra Atoll
Protected from human influence, this is the largest coral atoll in the world and home to about 152,000 giant tortoises!
Bird Island
A privately owned island where millions of birds come to nest each year. The coral island is surrounded by beautiful white beaches and offers good snorkeling and scuba-diving possibilities.
Cousine Island
The island is a private nature reserve where thousands of seabirds nest throughout the year. Attention! Only 20 vacationers are allowed on the island on the same time.
Silhouette Island
It's recommended for the nature loving hikers. It's also a great place for swimming, diving and snorkeling among the corral reef.
Obviously, Seychelles has many more vacation attractions that you shouldn't miss. There is always something interesting to see or do, no matter what season is, so there is the best place for a magnificent vacation!