Among all holiday destinations in Africa, the Seychelles archipelago ranks as one of the most popular. The archipelago comprises 115 granitic and coralline islands and is situated in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles Islands are particularly preferred by visitors looking for a serene environment for a luxury beach holiday or the ideal Africa honeymoon vacation.
The Islands are placed between 480 and 1600km off the East African coast, about 4 degrees south of the equator. The beaches of Seychelles are some of the most scenic and uncrowded in the world. The most renowned of these include the famous Anse Source d'Argent in La Digue Island, which is surrounded by beautiful granite rocks. Anse Cocos and Anse La Reunion beaches also in La Digue are equally famous, with Anse Cocos being accessible only by foot. Others are Anse a La Mouche in southwest Mahe, Anse Patates in the northern tip of La Digue, Anse Forbans, and Anse Union.
The cultural center of Seychelles is formed by the La Digue, Mahe, and Praslin islands. The many more remaining islands form what is commonly known as the outer islands, which extend in a gleaming arc towards the East Africa coast. The only islands with accommodation facilities among the outer islands are Alphonse and Desroches. Most travelers on Seychelles holiday tours have over the years visited either Praslin, Mahe, or La Digue.
Mahe, measuring 28 km long and 8 km wide, is the principal island of Seychelles and the home to the Mahe International Airport. Praslin is the second popular island in Seychelles, renowned for the legendary Coco-de-mer nut that grow on ancient giant palms in the wondrous Vallee de Mai Forest. Praslin is located 44 km to the north east of Mahe and it features exquisite beaches such as Anse Boudin, Anse Georgette, Anse Lazio, Anse La Farine, Anse Possession, Anse Matelot, Grand Anse, Anse Volbert, Anse Kerlan. On the other hand, time seems to stand still on La Digue where on-carts hold sway on the paths to the dream beach of Anse La Source d'Argent.
Mahe International Airport is the main point of entry for international visitors to Seychelles. The airport is the hub of the Republic of Seychelles' national airline " Air Seychelles, which operates weekly flights between Seychelles and four European capital cities and three other main cities around the Indian Ocean. The airline also operates several daily flights within the numerous Islands of Seychelles. Helicopter flight services are also available between Mahe, Silhouette, Fregate, and North Islands. In addition, some Seychelles hotels can arrange special flights when visitors request.
In addition to the world famous beaches of Seychelles, there are numerous attractions that fascinate visitors to the Seychelles islands. These include the legendary Vallee de Mai, Aldabra, Aride Island, Ile Coco Marine National Park,and Curieuse Island among others. The Vallee de Mai, once thought to be the Garden of Eden, and legendary Aldabra, the world's largest raised coral atol, are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On its part, Aride Island is said to be one of the world's most important Nature Reserve. The island is home to breeding seabirds of ten species endemic birds such as Magpie Robins, Fodies, Brush Warblers.
The climate of Seychelles is tropical climate. The period between October and March experiences the North West trade winds. Seychelles weather at that time is warm and humid and the sea generally calm. Moving around the Islands can be made relatively easy for visitors using the self explanatory map of Seychelles. - 16492
The Islands are placed between 480 and 1600km off the East African coast, about 4 degrees south of the equator. The beaches of Seychelles are some of the most scenic and uncrowded in the world. The most renowned of these include the famous Anse Source d'Argent in La Digue Island, which is surrounded by beautiful granite rocks. Anse Cocos and Anse La Reunion beaches also in La Digue are equally famous, with Anse Cocos being accessible only by foot. Others are Anse a La Mouche in southwest Mahe, Anse Patates in the northern tip of La Digue, Anse Forbans, and Anse Union.
The cultural center of Seychelles is formed by the La Digue, Mahe, and Praslin islands. The many more remaining islands form what is commonly known as the outer islands, which extend in a gleaming arc towards the East Africa coast. The only islands with accommodation facilities among the outer islands are Alphonse and Desroches. Most travelers on Seychelles holiday tours have over the years visited either Praslin, Mahe, or La Digue.
Mahe, measuring 28 km long and 8 km wide, is the principal island of Seychelles and the home to the Mahe International Airport. Praslin is the second popular island in Seychelles, renowned for the legendary Coco-de-mer nut that grow on ancient giant palms in the wondrous Vallee de Mai Forest. Praslin is located 44 km to the north east of Mahe and it features exquisite beaches such as Anse Boudin, Anse Georgette, Anse Lazio, Anse La Farine, Anse Possession, Anse Matelot, Grand Anse, Anse Volbert, Anse Kerlan. On the other hand, time seems to stand still on La Digue where on-carts hold sway on the paths to the dream beach of Anse La Source d'Argent.
Mahe International Airport is the main point of entry for international visitors to Seychelles. The airport is the hub of the Republic of Seychelles' national airline " Air Seychelles, which operates weekly flights between Seychelles and four European capital cities and three other main cities around the Indian Ocean. The airline also operates several daily flights within the numerous Islands of Seychelles. Helicopter flight services are also available between Mahe, Silhouette, Fregate, and North Islands. In addition, some Seychelles hotels can arrange special flights when visitors request.
In addition to the world famous beaches of Seychelles, there are numerous attractions that fascinate visitors to the Seychelles islands. These include the legendary Vallee de Mai, Aldabra, Aride Island, Ile Coco Marine National Park,and Curieuse Island among others. The Vallee de Mai, once thought to be the Garden of Eden, and legendary Aldabra, the world's largest raised coral atol, are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On its part, Aride Island is said to be one of the world's most important Nature Reserve. The island is home to breeding seabirds of ten species endemic birds such as Magpie Robins, Fodies, Brush Warblers.
The climate of Seychelles is tropical climate. The period between October and March experiences the North West trade winds. Seychelles weather at that time is warm and humid and the sea generally calm. Moving around the Islands can be made relatively easy for visitors using the self explanatory map of Seychelles. - 16492
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