Seychelles

Places in Seychelles

• La Digue

  La Digue is one of the smaller islands of the Seychelles, much quieter and more exclusive than Mahe or Praslin. The key reason for visiting is L'Anse Source d'Argent, one of the world's top beaches, famous for its exotic weathering of large pink granite rocks studding the coastline, coupled with sandy beaches and palms.

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• Mahé

  Mahé is the largest and most populous island in the Seychelles, home to 90% of the country's population and its largest airport. The island is dominated by the granite peaks of Morne Seychellois National Park, which covers 20% of Mahé's land area.

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• Praslin

  Praslin is the second-largest island in the Seychelles archipelago, 45 km northwest of Mahé. Once a pirate haven in the mid-18th century (then called Ile de Palme), it now draws visitors for its world-class beaches with pure turquoise waters, the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai palm forest, and nearby islands hosting giant tortoises.

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• Silhouette Island

  Silhouette Island is a largely uninhabited island in the Seychelles offering pristine beaches, hiking trails, and a sense of remote wilderness rarely found elsewhere. With only one luxury resort and one small lodge, visitors experience genuine seclusion without mass tourism.

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• Victoria

  Victoria is one of the smallest capital cities in the world and the only major port in the Seychelles. Its compact centre allows easy exploration on foot, with the clock tower, courthouse, and post office virtually unchanged since colonial times.

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