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Made up of 115 topical islands in all, the Seychelles archipelago is a destination where white, sandy beaches are as pure as the driven snow; where frothy turquoise waters harbor colorful coral reefs and bountiful marine life; where secret coves allow you to have your very own Robinson Crusoe moment with only birds and tortoises for company.
Stunning and unspoiled, the Seychelles star in countless tropical island fantasies. Beautiful boulder-strewn beaches, virgin jungles, thriving coral reefs, and UNESCO-listed nature reserves are just some of the many attractions of the archipelago’s 115 coral and granite islands, which are the peaks of a vast underwater plateau. The Seychelles lie east of Kenya, near the equator. Almost half their total land area is protected, and many of the islands and atolls are contained within marine sanctuaries.
Once known as Île Rouge due to its russet-toned earth, Curieuse Island is now home to a breeding program for giant tortoises, which roam freely around the sandy coves. Curieuse is the only place besides Praslin where the coco de mer palm grows naturally.
[/bsf-info-box][ultimate_spacer height=”20″ height_on_tabs=”20″ height_on_mob=”20″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”13736″ img_width=”82″ icon_style=”advanced” icon_border_style=”solid” icon_color_border=”#ffffff” icon_border_size=”2″ icon_border_radius=”3″ icon_border_spacing=”1″ enable_custom_title_typography=”yes” title=”Aldabra Atoll” hover_effect=”style_9″ pos=”left” module_animation=”transition.slideUpIn” title_font_color=”#edc84d”]A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atoll. The central lagoon fills and empties twice a day through four channels, revealing mushroom-shaped pinnacles known as champignons. Tiger sharks and manta rays often prowl the shallows, and the atoll is home to thousands of birds, including the white-throated Aldabran rail (the only flightless bird in the Indian Ocean). [/bsf-info-box][ultimate_spacer height=”120″ height_on_tabs=”80″ height_on_mob=”60″]On the north shore of Praslin Island, Anse Lazio (Chevalier Bay) is one of island’s most picturesque beaches. Flanked by rounded granite boulders, this long stretch of blond sand merges with crystal clear waters in dreamy shades of blue.
[/bsf-info-box][ultimate_spacer height=”120″ height_on_tabs=”80″ height_on_mob=”60″]Encompassing six islands off the coast of Mahé near Victoria, Ste Anne National Marine Park became the first national park in the Indian Ocean in 1973. Snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat excursions reveal the diversity of marine life in the park’s coral reefs, and visitors can explore most of the islands within the reserve. Home to a five-star resort, Ste Anne Island, is an important nesting site for hawksbill turtles. In spite of its mangroves and crocodiles, the island was the site of a 1770 French settlement, the first in the Seychelles.
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